CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Take scrutiny seriously, chief executives told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 31 October 2017

Effective scrutiny at councils depends upon the chief executive recognising it as a legitimate fu...

BUSINESS

High-achieving council needs better scrutiny

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Better scrutiny is needed at Windsor and Maidenhead RLBC, which is otherwise high-achieving and f...

FINANCE

Government advises LEPs on greater transparency

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) should publish their agendas, decisions, accounts and a roll...

SCRUTINY

McKinlay: Why peer-reviews should be mandatory

By Jacqui McKinlay | 23 October 2017

Jacqui McKinlay outlines why the Centre for Public Scrutiny believes the Local Government Associa...

SCRUTINY

Councils' scrutiny not good enough, say experts

By Hiba Mahamadi | 17 October 2017

The Centre for Public Scrutiny has voiced concerns about the voluntary nature of the Local Govern...

WHITEHALL

'Mayor's senate' would help shape Whitehall policies

By Dan Peters | 10 October 2017

A ‘mayor’s senate’ should be established to help shape government policies as Whitehall struggles...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Systemic and persistent' failures in council's children's services

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

Worcestershire CC has said it has invested an extra £5.1m into improving children’s social care t...

BUSINESS

Council to spend £250,000 on leisure centre inquiry

By Hiba Mahamadi | 20 September 2017

Dumfries & Galloway Council’s £250,000 investigation into the failings of a sports and leisure ce...

FINANCE

From scrutiniser to being scrutinised

By Tracie Evans | 19 September 2017

Tracie Evans on the differences now she is interim deputy chief executive at Haringey LBC.

FINANCE

Residents' satisfaction with councils decreases

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Residents’ satisfaction with their council has ‘significantly decreased,’ Local Government Associ...

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Assistant Voids Repairs Manager

£51,093 - £54,129

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Voids Repairs Manager to support the Voids Repairs team Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Contract Lawyer

£45,647.00 to £47,966.00 per annum + £3,000 market supplement

We are looking for a qualified lawyer to join our friendly and supportive in-house legal team. Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

Chief Executive

£175,000 – 195,000 plus returning officer allowance

Gloucestershire is the envy of many and we’re looking for an exceptional new Chief Executive to take things to the next level Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council