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FINANCE
Nottingham's finance controls 'not fit for purpose'
By Martin Ford | 28 June 2023
An external review uncovered a ‘weak control environment,’ ‘ineffective systems’ and a 'culture w...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Close to breaking – the dire state of local audit
By Mike Newbury | 27 June 2023
The effects of the local audit backlog are no longer containable, writes Mike Newbury.
FINANCE
The evolution of the CFO
By Joanne Pitt | 27 June 2023
The changing role of chief finance officers means they need to be more adaptable than ever, and t...
FINANCE
Beware the snake oil salesmen of the future
By Abdool Kara | 27 June 2023
The increase in risky business models in local government has led to the litany of high-profile f...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The trust question
By Sir Bob Neill | 26 June 2023
Sir Bob Neill says it’s time to rebuild faith in politics and the ability of the democratic proce...
BUSINESS RATES
Combined talents
By Amardeep Gill | 20 June 2023
Combined authorities are the default option for optimal devolution – but Amardeep Gill and Jonath...
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
Thurrock commissioners call for sector-wide change
By Martin Ford | 15 June 2023
The team from Essex CC led by Tony McArdle have made recommendations for the wider sector in its ...
DEVOLUTION
Blueprint for a mayor
By Megan Ingle | 14 June 2023
Ed Hammond and Megan Ingle reflect on good mayoral governance and the attributes that make for an...
AUDIT
Audit and governance is the conscience of the council
By Adele Taylor | 13 June 2023
The remit of the audit and governance committee is much more than the debits and credits of the s...
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- Council backlash over asylum reforms
- EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces transparency of key meeting
- Local government leaders must connect the council financial crisis to lived experience
- Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey
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Head of Pensions - Projects
£63,966 - £67,575 (FTE)
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has an opportunity for a Head of Pensions - Projects, with experience of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Apply for this job
Principal Public Health Manager (Population Health Management)
PO8 - £63,966 - £67,575
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the health outcomes of the population of Greenwich. Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)
£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation
Shape the financial future of England’s largest council. Lead with purpose. Deliver with impact Apply for this job
- Council backlash over asylum reforms
- EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces transparency of key meeting
- Local government leaders must connect the council financial crisis to lived experience
- Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey
- Casey urged to consider potential of LATCos for social care
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