FINANCE

A Budget isn't what's needed

By Rob Whiteman | 19 February 2020

By nature a Budget is short-term, says Rob Whiteman. He argues that while more funding is always ...

WHITEHALL

Call for new audit board

By Dan Peters | 14 February 2020

An independent review has been urged to back the creation of a board to oversee the local audit s...

FINANCE

Alarm bells over £6.6bn property spending spree

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2020

Auditors have suggested an overhaul of council borrowing and investment rules may be needed after...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Jenrick comes under pressure to extend audit deadline

By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick is coming under pressure to extend the deadline for cou...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

The 'unfair' funding review needs a bigger cake

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2020

The temptation is to launch open season on ‘the other side’ – be that the political or geographic...

FINANCE

Shining a strong light

By Paul Marinko | 14 January 2020

The Local Government Association is about to launch a review of its peer challenge process. Paul ...

WHITEHALL

Lancashire first to borrow using municipal bonds agency

By Dan Peters | 14 January 2020

Local government’s dormant vehicle for lending councils cash was boosted today after announcing d...

BUSINESS

'One-fifth of audit contracts should be put back out to tender'

By Dan Peters | 14 January 2020

The organisation responsible for appointing auditors should take away up to 20% of current contra...

FINANCE

Doubts cast over council's £100m investment plan

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2020

West Berkshire Council is to review its property investment strategy.

FINANCE

Time for a 'grown-up' chat about audit

By Chris Buss | 09 January 2020

Serious questions have been raised about the level of failure to complete council audits just one...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Medical Officer of Health

Approximately USD $140,000

Peel Region serves more than 1.5 million residents... Apply for this job

Regional Municipality of Peel