FINANCE

Audit reset to trigger slew of qualified and disclaimed opinions

By Martin Ford | 10 January 2024

The auditor general has warned of qualified and disclaimed audits being issued ahead of a reset t...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Don't hold your breath for immediate funding salvation

By Abdool Kara | 08 January 2024

Like Liam Byrne’s 2010 note to his successor suggesting there was no money left, an incoming gove...

FINANCE

Fewer than 100 homes for refugees are occupied

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2023

Fewer than 100 homes acquired using a fund to support English councils obtain housing for those f...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

A call for clarity on Oflog

By Stuart Hoddinott | 20 November 2023

The Office for Local Government has sparked a flurry of passionate views within the sector. Stuar...

FINANCE

Levelling up ambitions blighted by delays, says NAO

By Mark Conrad | 16 November 2023

Ministers’ levelling up ambitions have been blighted by delays to key construction projects, with...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Too many cuts could drain councils of their services

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

Heather Jameson says: ‘The question for ministers is not just ‘which councils face financial coll...

WHITEHALL

Department's financial views questioned

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2023

Levelling up civil servants have told council chiefs financial pressures have eased but watchdogs...

WHITEHALL

How about an updated version of Total Place

By Abdool Kara | 23 October 2023

Abdool Kara says Total Place 'remains to many an idea that has the potential to square the circle...

WHITEHALL

NAO calls for Homes for Ukraine clarity

By Mark Conrad | 16 October 2023

Ministers must prioritise ‘important decisions’ over Homes for Ukraine – including continued fund...

ENVIRONMENT

Watchdog warns councils still in dark on waste reforms

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2023

The Government ‘still lacks effective long-term plans to reduce waste,’ according to the National...

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Director of Culture, Leisure, and Tourism

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Southend-on-Sea City Council

Social Enterprise Manager - WMF1260e

Grade 17 £53,775 - £55,963

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Westmorland and Furness Council

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