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ECONOMIC GROWTH
At the sharp end of Scottish scrutiny
By Ann McGauran | 29 July 2020
The chair of Scotland’s public spending watchdog for councils steps down this month. Graham Sharp...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A review to learn lessons not lay blame
By Lord Bob Kerslake | 27 July 2020
Swift and focused reviews of local decision-making in response to the pandemic should be democrat...
FINANCE
I have a joke but
27 July 2020
Every now and again a social media phenomenon catches the mood and goes viral.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Moving to warp speed on transformation in Walsall
By Heather Jameson | 21 July 2020
Walsall MBC’s chief executive and leader talk to Heather Jameson about how the borough’s transfor...
SCRUTINY
Don't kick more fiscal devo for London into the long grass, says Assembly chair
By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2020
The post COVID world shows that further fiscal devolution for the capital is vital and ‘mustn’t b...
SCRUTINY
The London Assembly: 20 years of a unique scrutiny model
07 July 2020
Twenty years old, and in the depths of a pandemic, the London Assembly is now facing exceptional ...
SCRUTINY
Concerns raised over scrutiny vacuum
By Dan Peters | 06 July 2020
A charity has expressed worries about councils that are in danger of effectively having no scruti...
FINANCE
Manchester at risk of failing to fulfil statutory duties
By Dan Peters | 24 June 2020
Manchester City Council’s leader has expressed fears that the council will be unable to fulfil it...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Making a bigger impact on value for money
By Dan Peters | 23 June 2020
COVID-19 may have had an impact on the work programme, but boss of the National Audit Office Gare...
HEALTH
Councils call for clarity on local lockdowns
By Dan Peters | 16 June 2020
Councils this week called for clarity on the legal powers they will have if they are forced to im...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
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