CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Government refuses to commit to statutory officer guidance

25 July 2023

The Government has refused to commit to issuing fresh guidance to strengthen the role of the thre...

COUNCIL TAX

A proper fair funding review is needed for levelling up to make a difference

By Rob Whiteman | 11 July 2023

More than seven years ago the Government launched a call for evidence on the needs and redistribu...

FINANCE

Fears more councils will issue section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

More councils could be heading for section 114 notices due to risky financial practices, experts ...

BUSINESS

Accountancy body calls for chiefs to present financial results

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2023

Chief executives and section 151 officers should be required to present their council’s financial...

FINANCE

Sector in regulation rift days before Oflog launch

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2023

Sector splits on regulation remain just days before the expected launch of the Office for Local G...

SOLACE

The truth about council failures

By Paul Marinko | 19 June 2023

As the sorry saga of financial failures at the likes of Woking BC and Thurrock Council continues ...

FINANCE

Resilience by numbers

By Neville Murton | 19 June 2023

Norwich City Council’s interim Section 151 officer Neville Murton says the council has a history ...

FINANCE

Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2023

‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the he...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Don't wait for the planet to send a warning shot

By Rob Whiteman | 30 May 2023

The latest CIPFA report calls for a pick and mix approach to tackling global warming. Rob Whitema...

FINANCE

Harris to take interest in Oflog-audit interplay

By Dan Peters | 26 May 2023

The Financial Reporting Council’s first director of local audit wants to take a closer look at th...

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council