Title
PLANNING
Staff shortage sparks special measures warning
By Martin Ford | 16 September 2022
Officers at West Lancashire BC have warned its planning service is at risk of being put into spec...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Government floats traffic light ratings for sector
By Dan Peters | 06 September 2022
Controversial plans to introduce traffic light ratings for the sector could be revived – this tim...
WHITEHALL
Ofsted rates Nottingham children's services as inadequate
By Mark Whitehead | 05 September 2022
Ofsted inspectors have rated children’s services at Nottingham City Council as ‘inadequate’ – thr...
FINANCE
Nottingham escapes commissioners threat
By Dan Peters | 02 September 2022
Ministers have held back from appointing commissioners at Nottingham City Council, instead decidi...
FINANCE
Essex to carry out Best Value inspection of Thurrock
By Dan Peters | 02 September 2022
Ministers have appointed Essex CC to carry out a Best Value inspection of Thurrock BC amid concer...
WHITEHALL
Scully confirms expanded Slough intervention
By Dan Peters | 01 September 2022
The Government will expand its intervention at ‘failing’ Slough Council, minister Paul Scully has...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Ritchie to chair 'critical friend' board
By Dan Peters | 24 August 2022
An ex-Newcastle City Council chief executive has been appointed to chair an independent board tha...
FINANCE
Liverpool commissioner on 'stark' challenges
By Martin Ford | 19 August 2022
Lead commissioner Mike Cunningham has defended the need for further intervention after mayor Joan...
FINANCE
Liverpool set for further intervention
By Martin Ford | 19 August 2022
Commissioners at Liverpool are set to take on governance and financial decision making in an exte...
PAY
We need less inspection and more prevention
By Heather Jameson | 17 August 2022
Most councils have nothing to fear from plans for an Office for Local Government (Oflog), says He...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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