AUDIT

If Oflog is the solution what is the question?

By Chris White | 14 March 2023

Chris White looks at the role of the Office for Local Government, arguing that if it is a return ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Public health grant 'insufficient'

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2023

Councils ‘finally have clarity’ on next year’s public health grant but warned it will be ‘insuffi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking local potential

14 March 2023

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

WHITEHALL

Local government should be able to 'fairly keep the proceeds of local growth'

14 March 2023

Councils and combined authorities should be able to ‘fairly keep the proceeds of local growth to ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: Employers criticise union timetable after offer rejection

By Dan Peters | 13 March 2023

Local government employers have criticised Unison’s timetable for consulting its members on indus...

FINANCE

Pay 'putting off potential new finance recruits'

By Mark Conrad | 13 March 2023

Lower levels of pay in the public sector are discouraging finance professionals from entering loc...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Sheffield to reassess partnerships after peer review

By Mark Conrad | 13 March 2023

Sheffield City Council will reassess its local partnership arrangements following a Local Governm...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA moves to tackle workforce crisis

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2023

The association’s executive advisory board heard that all of the Local Government Association’s p...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Minister mounts Oflog defence

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2023

Local government minister Lee Rowley told councillors to ‘judge us by what we do, not what you wo...

WHITEHALL

LGA to beef up council oversight amid Oflog fears

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2023

The Local Government Association has revealed plans to beef up its oversight of councils in an ef...

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Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council