Title
SOLACE
Procurement in the time of pandemic
By Dr Richard Simmons | 17 February 2021
One of the largest studies into how the annual £100bn local government procurement spend is being...
BUSINESS
Local government pandemic procurement study launched
By Michael Burton | 16 February 2021
A major study into how local authorities have managed their annual £100bn local procurement spend...
FINANCE
Procurement proposals lack social value focus
By Martin Ford | 15 February 2021
The Government’s Procurement Green Paper has been criticised by Lords for focusing on finance ove...
FINANCE
Finance chiefs' rates warning
By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2021
Potential cuts to the rateable values of business properties in light of COVID could have a ‘cata...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Pressure mounts on Jenrick over audit
By Dan Peters | 09 February 2021
Whitehall officials are putting communities secretary Robert Jenrick under pressure to change cou...
BUSINESS
Bristol chooses Arcardis as new strategic partner
By Chris Ames | 03 February 2021
Bristol City Council has named Arcadis as its new strategic partner to help the delivery of new i...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
State aid replacement unveiled
By Martin Ford | 03 February 2021
The Government has today published plans for a ‘subsidy control system’ that will apply to councils.
BUSINESS
Council business park remains offshore
By Dan Peters | 01 February 2021
Labour-run Warrington Council has still not decided whether to bring an out-of-town business park...
BUSINESS
Guidance to 'reduce burdens' in pandemic issued
By Martin Ford | 26 January 2021
Councils will be allowed to deprioritise some trading standards and health and safety work to foc...
DIGITAL
Pandemic procurement failings and how technology can help
By Garry Jones | 25 January 2021
Through leveraging digital marketplace technology, the Government would be able to ensure items a...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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