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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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Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

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Programme Manager - Capital Programmes WMF2452e

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Regeneration and Growth

£68,930.00 - £73,320.50 per annum

We need someone with experience, drive and commitment to lead and manage the service. Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

£51,356 - £52,413

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lead Lawyer to support on the Council’s Housing work. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Programme Manager - Capital Programmes WMF2452e

£56,883 - £59,198

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to serve one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council