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FINANCE
New audit framework within weeks
By Martin Ford | 16 May 2023
A new framework to bolster local government audit will be brought forward within weeks.
SCRUTINY
Effective politicians are comfortable in their own skin
By Claire Kober | 10 May 2023
Good political outcomes are not secured by alpha males exerting brute force and iron willpower, s...
SCRUTINY
Standing up for the vulnerable
By Ann McGauran | 25 April 2023
The Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ new president John Pearce speaks to Ann McGa...
LEGAL
Let's go legal
By Ben Cox | 18 April 2023
Penna’s Ben Cox outlines the findings from a panel in which the group looked at the ever increasi...
SCRUTINY
Give locals a seat at the table
By Courtney Stephenson | 12 April 2023
Providing MPs the ability to scrutinise policy implemented by combined authorities does nothing t...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The drumbeat of oversight could be a good thing
By Ed Hammond | 12 April 2023
Ed Hammond examines the emerging accountability framework in local government and says that, rath...
SCRUTINY
Accountability is not a one-way street
By Jessica Studdert | 04 April 2023
Even if Oflog starts life with a light touch, 'there’s little to guard against mission creep seve...
LEGISLATION
Perfecting the art of procurement
By John Tizard | 04 April 2023
The Procurement Bill should have been bolder and stronger, says John Tizard. But there is nothing...
SCRUTINY
Avoiding failure: time to put scrutiny in the spotlight
30 March 2023
The MJ’s series of articles on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at scrutiny....
WHITEHALL
Council provided £1m loan amid collapse fears
By Mark Conrad | 27 March 2023
Coventry City Council provided a £1m loan to a failing cultural trust knowing there was a risk of...
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- Grey belt countryside warning
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- Complex Whitehall funding system marred pandemic support, inquiry hears
- Backlash warning over asylum decentralisation
- Future Forum North: NHS Confederation chief says ICBs 'doomed' without thinking change
Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion
up to £123K
As the Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion, your leadership will foster collaboration among Education Leaders and Partners. Apply for this job
Town Clerk
£74,454 - £89,081
Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward. Apply for this job
Service Manager- Localities
£69,037.00, Grade 15
Join Wakefield’s Outstanding leadership team and make a real difference. Apply for this job
- Grey belt countryside warning
- Districts should look carefully at the creation of new town and city councils
- Complex Whitehall funding system marred pandemic support, inquiry hears
- Backlash warning over asylum decentralisation
- Future Forum North: NHS Confederation chief says ICBs 'doomed' without thinking change
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