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BIRMINGHAM
Brum rejects independent inquiry call
By Emily Twinch | 17 March 2025
Birmingham City Council has rejected an opposition call for an independent inquiry into the botch...
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
IT woes to cost Birmingham City Council more than £90m
By William Eichler | 21 February 2025
The failed implementation of Birmingham City Council’s new IT system could cost the taxpayer £90m...
FINANCE
Finding a better financial balance
By Mark Sandford | 18 February 2025
Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford set out five progressive steps to local government financia...
FINANCE
'Significant weaknesses' at Cumberland and Dorset
By Emily Twinch | 17 February 2025
Cumberland and Dorset councils have both being found to have ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditors...
FINANCE
Former Woking officers expected to face probe
By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2025
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reportedly planning to launch an investigation into two ...
FINANCE
Concern over new audit body
By Martin Ford | 03 February 2025
Ministers have been warned against overreach with the creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO).
GOVERNANCE
Don't get caught in the bubble trap
By Andrew Muter | 29 January 2025
Professor Catherine Staite and Andrew Muter examine the risks that lead to failures within local ...
IMPROVEMENT
Council seeks £50m studios investment
By Dan Peters | 27 January 2025
Hertsmere BC is seeking interest from an organisation willing to operate Elstree Film Studios, wh...
FINANCE
Wirral auditor issues statutory notice
By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025
Auditors have raised the alarm over Wirral MBC’s finances as it fights to avoid issuing a section...
FINANCE
Public provision of audit considered
By Martin Ford | 18 December 2024
The Government is considering expanding capacity in local audit through public provision.
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- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
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