WHITEHALL

Auditors add to council biometric warnings

By Mark Conrad | 20 May 2024

A spending watchdog has echoed councils’ concerns that biometric entry requirements at UK ports c...

FINANCE

West Berkshire urged to make permanent appointments

By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2024

West Berkshire Council has been urged to focus on the management layer below its corporate leader...

WHITEHALL

Pension funds told to report annually on pooling progress

By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2024

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds should report annually on progress against pooling a...

WHITEHALL

LGA launches attack on DfT over traffic fine surplus plans

By Dominic Browne | 17 May 2024

Council leaders have hit back at the Department for Transport (DfT) over plans to restrict their ...

FINANCE

Will the lights go out locally?

17 May 2024

Max Mosley examines the perfect storm that destroyed local government finances and looks at what ...

ENVIRONMENT

Government advisers urge overhaul of infrastructure funding

By Martin Ford | 16 May 2024

Councils should be given more funding to play a greater role in developing infrastructure project...

FINANCE

£50m of exceptional financial support agreed for Lambeth LBC

By William Eichler | 16 May 2024

The Government has agreed in principle up to £50m of exceptional financial support for Lambeth LBC.

FINANCE

Wales pushes back council tax reform

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2024

Council tax reforms will not come into force until 2028, the Welsh Government has announced.

FINANCE

Auditor issues qualified opinion on Stoke-on-Trent accounts

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2024

Concerns over finances and children’s services have resulted in auditors issuing a qualified opin...

BUSINESS

Dorset to host UK's first coastal tourist tax

By Ellie Ames | 15 May 2024

The first coastal tourist tax in the UK is expected to be introduced in Dorset after hoteliers in...

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Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing Improvement and Governance

£62,661 - £66,916 (pay award pending)

It couldn’t be a more important and exciting time to join the team here at Rotherham. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

£55,497 - £63,045 per annum

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council