Woking's debt hits £2.1bn
INTERVENTION

Woking's debt hits £2.1bn

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024

Woking BC’s commissioners have revealed its ‘spiral of debt’ has reached £2.1bn and further intervention is needed, with capitalisation not providing a ‘sustainable solution’.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chief rejects calls for resignation

By Heather Jameson | 20 November 2024

Tower Hamlets LBC chief executive Steve Halsey has rejected calls for his resignation following t...

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Studdert promoted to lead New Local

By Dan Peters | 19 November 2024

Think-tank New Local has promoted its deputy chief executive Jessica Studdert to its top job.

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London borough appoints chief

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2024

Claire Hamilton is to join Redbridge LBC as its new chief executive.

FINANCE

Bishop Fleming quits third council

By Dan Peters | 13 November 2024

Auditor Bishop Fleming has been forced to walk away from a third council after re-appraising the ...

IMPROVEMENT

Government expected to parachute in envoys to oversee Tower Hamlets LBC

By Emily Twinch | 12 November 2024

Government envoys will oversee the management of Tower Hamlets LBC after inspectors found a ‘toxi...

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Stevenage chief executive to retire early next year

By Emily Twinch | 12 November 2024

The chief executive of Stevenage BC, Matt Partridge, will retire early next year after 40 years i...

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Council chief to retire after 20 years in role

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2024

Gloucestershire CC chief executive Pete Bungard has announced that he will be retiring in May.

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Redbridge's interim chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 05 November 2024

Redbridge LBC's interim chief executive Adrian Loades has announced he is to retire.

IMPROVEMENT

Peers urge chief to intervene in planning service

By Dan Peters | 04 November 2024

Tandridge DC’s chief executive David Ford needs to intervene to sort out the council’s planning s...

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Leeds announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2024

Leeds City Council is set to appoint a civil servant as its new permanent chief executive.

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Neighbourhoods

£73,731

We are proud of our district and our ambition is to be ‘great’ across all our services. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

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

Executive Director, Strategy and Communications

£162,000

The GLA plays a role in many areas of London life. Apply for this job

Greater London Authority