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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...

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

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...

HEALTH

Discharge delays overwhelming hospitals, NAO finds

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2023

Delays to patient discharges have played a key role in overwhelming hospitals, according to a rep...

WHITEHALL

Asylum issues damaging Home Office relations with councils

By Martin Ford | 16 June 2023

The Home Office is ‘failing to work effectively with local authorities’ in clearing its asylum ba...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Tory MPs block Teesside statutory inquiry

By Mark Whitehead | 08 June 2023

The Government has rejected a call by Labour MPs for a statutory inquiry into a controversial Tee...

FINANCE

Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2023

‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the he...

BUSINESS

Gove approves Teesworks probe

By Rachel Salveta | 25 May 2023

Local government secretary Michael Gove has given the green light for a probe into Teesworks corr...

FINANCE

Audit backlog will slow account simplification work

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2023

Changes to simplify council accounts will not be implemented in the short-term due to a lack of c...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A checklist for new councillors

By John Tizard | 12 May 2023

In the aftermath of the local elections, John Tizard offers advice to new councillors and adminis...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director, Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities.Essex is on the government's Priority Programme for Local Government Ref Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Culture and Inclusion Lead

Grade 11 - Starts at £64,650 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annum

We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Culture & Inclusion Lead Apply for this job

Devon & Cornwall Police

Executive Director of Place

£164,955 - £192,244

We are now seeking a new Executive Director of Inclusive Growth & Place to lead this bold agenda Apply for this job

Hounslow London Borough Council

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