WHITEHALL

Experts' warning over audit deadlines

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

September’s deadline for local audits ‘will not be achievable’ unless swift measures are taken to...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government monitoring Tower Hamlets after chief's sudden departure

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2023

The Government has revealed it is ‘monitoring the situation’ at Tower Hamlets LBC following the s...

FINANCE

Harris under pressure to back slashing of audit requirements

By Dan Peters | 27 March 2023

The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) first director of local audit is facing increasing pressu...

ELECTIONS

Elections: a comms guide

By Andy Allsopp | 21 March 2023

Andy Allsopp presents a handy primer for council communicators that unpicks the Local Authority P...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Stockport's powerhouse regeneration

By Martin Ford | 21 March 2023

At the vanguard of the Mayoral Development Corporation model, Stockport’s groundbreaking £500m To...

WHITEHALL

More than 370 local audit opinions still outstanding, MPs told

By Mark Conrad | 21 March 2023

More than 370 local audit opinions for 2021-22 are still outstanding despite recent measures desi...

WHITEHALL

Councils need the power to set fees

By Ian Miller | 20 March 2023

While the DCN welcomes the proposed increases to planning fees, what councils need is the power t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2023: Hunt to boost mayors' financial autonomy

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Government will ‘boost mayors’ financial autonomy’ in hi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking local potential

14 March 2023

Levelling up nationally will not succeed without investment in levelling up locally, an inquiry b...

WHITEHALL

Betts demands answers after Treasury clampdown on DLUHC spending

By Mark Conrad | 14 March 2023

A senior MP has written to ministers raising concerns about the Treasury’s oversight of Departmen...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council