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WHITEHALL

Call for councils to 'embrace' scrutiny

By Heather Jameson | 08 May 2019

The Government called on councils and combined authorities to ‘embrace’ scrutiny as it issued new...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Time for a governance refresh

By Ed Hammond | 08 May 2019

May is a prime time to review governance - and this can be done by understanding and addressing ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Open up to scrutiny

By Ed Hammond | 07 May 2019

For many councils scrutiny has failed to live up to its potential, says Ed Hammond. But he hopes...

SCRUTINY

Fostering mutual understanding on scrutiny

By Camilla de Bernhardt Lane | 07 May 2019

As the MHCLG releases statutory guidance on scrutiny, Camilla de Bernhardt Lane explains how Devo...

AUDIT

Scottish councils lose more than £120m due to 'weak' financial controls

By William Eichler | 11 April 2019

Systems to prevent public money being lost to mistakes and fraud in local government ‘may be unde...

FINANCE

Ministry uses 'gossip' to scrutinise commercial investments

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

Marsham Street has been accused of relying on ‘gossip’ to track councils’ commercial ventures.

FINANCE

Experts warn of 'gap' in scrutiny of council finances

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

An inquiry into council finance has heard warnings of a gap in oversight of the sector.

SCRUTINY

Measuring the effectiveness of scrutiny in Herts through outcomes and the impact on residents

By Seamus Quilty | 15 March 2019

Cllrs David Andrews and Seamus Quilty outline how Hertfordshire CC's two scrutiny committees take...

FINANCE

Reorganisation pause after costs escalate

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2019

The leader of Northamptonshire CC has expressed his alarm at the ‘ever-increasing’ costs of local...

BUSINESS

Calls to end Trafford-Amey joint venture following investigation

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2019

Trafford MBC has been urged to end its joint venture contract with Amey over ‘poor performance’.

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum

This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning

£127,105 - £136,013

If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Service Director: Education

up to £125k

Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job

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