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FINANCE

York pays price as 'unlawful' claim delays accounts sign-off

By Tom Bridge | 30 September 2015

York City Council must pay tens of thousands of pounds of legal costs after sign-off on its 2013/...

FINANCE

Stamping on fraud

By Adele Taylor | 16 September 2015

Adele Taylor explains how creating an anti-fraud framework brings big benefits.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Roberts hired by St Helens

10 September 2015

St Helens MBC has appointed Ian Roberts as deputy chief executive and director of finance.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't learn the wrong lessons

By Claire Fox | 18 August 2015

Claire Fox examines the collapse of Kids Company and its impact on councils.

FINANCE

Campaigners could challenge councils over LOBO loans

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

Councils could face a raft of challenges to their annual accounts from campaigners against the us...

BUSINESS

'Too few staff monitor outsourced contracts'

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 August 2015

Opposition politicians in West Sussex have questioned whether the county council has enough staff...

FINANCE

Audit extension under evaluation

By MJ reporter | 12 August 2015

Transitional audit arrangements could be extended for an extra year but the Government is relucta...

BUSINESS

CIPFA may re-examine LOBO loan debate

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2015

Controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans could be looked at again by the Chartere...

FINANCE

Swansea chief to leave next year

12 August 2015

Swansea City and County Council chief executive Jack Straw has announced he is to leave the autho...

WHITEHALL

Thinking big

By John Williams | 05 August 2015

In the face of tough financial challenges, two small councils in the West Country have created a ...

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Transformation Director

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Cherwell District Council

Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

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Wakefield Council

Operational Director - Landlord Services

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Ealing London Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

To play a key role in delivering high quality services and meeting performance targets for field work. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Operational Director - Landlord Services

up to £135k

At Ealing, our mission is clear: we are here to serve our residents, putting their needs and aspirations at the heart of everything we do. Apply for this job

Ealing London Borough Council