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WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils warn Whitehall of Brexit risks
By Dan Peters | 16 January 2019
Councils this week started to formally inform Whitehall about their Brexit risk assessments amid ...
WHITEHALL
NAO calls for 'stronger leadership' from MHCLG
By Naomi Larsson | 15 January 2019
The Government must improve oversight and transparency over local authorities to ensure their fin...
FINANCE
NAO highlights weak financial plans
By Naomi Larsson | 10 January 2019
The number of public bodies in England with weak financial plans is ‘unacceptably high,’ the Nati...
WHITEHALL
Davies to take on top job at National Audit Office
By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2019
Gareth Davies has been put forward for appointment as comptroller and auditor general at the Nati...
WHITEHALL
Government: Start preparing for no-deal Brexit
By Dan Peters | 19 December 2018
Ministers are ‘ramping up’ planning for a no-deal Brexit as the prospect becomes more likely.
WHITEHALL
Auditors launch governance and accountability inquiry
By Mark Conrad | 18 September 2018
Whitehall’s watchdog has launched an investigation into local government governance and accountab...
FINANCE
'Tough enforcement action' brings in £1.2m
By Dan Peters | 07 September 2018
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse DCs recovered more than £1.2m in council tax arrears af...
WHITEHALL
Auditors warn councils over debt chasing
By Mark Conrad | 06 September 2018
Funding pressures in local government could mean councils are pursuing debt repayments ‘too quick...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Stop trying to explain away poor performance
By Abdool Kara | 01 August 2018
The sector needs to be more open and honest about poor performance, writes Abdool Kara.
WHITEHALL
MHCLG to consider financial sustainability ahead of Spending Review
By Dan Peters | 23 July 2018
Marsham Street will embed its local authority sustainability tool in its preparations for next ye...
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Head of Employment Policy and Practice
£84,459-£92,332
Shaping the future of employment practice in one of London's most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk
£84,459-£92,332
Providing assurance, protecting public resources and strengthening resilience Apply for this job
Director of Compliance
£111,248
Strengthening governance, assurance and organisational confidence Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: 'Further £430m' to tackle rough sleeping
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