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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Without a standards system with teeth there is little deterrent
By ByGraeme McDonald | 06 September 2022
The appointment of a new Government presents an opportunity to refocus and set higher expectation...
SCRUTINY
A spotlight on scrutiny
By Ed Hammond | 29 August 2022
Ed Hammond looks at some of the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of scrutiny, and hig...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Leeds denies cover-up over social care grievance
By Dan Peters | 18 July 2022
A senior Leeds City Council member has denied a ‘cover-up’ amid suggestions concerned frontline s...
HEALTH
Arithmetic matters
By Ann McGauran | 18 May 2022
The new director of IPPR North, Zoë Billingham, speaks to Ann McGauran about taking on the role a...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Leaders to reconsider governance overhaul
By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022
Fears have been raised plans to ‘re-establish’ the West of England joint committee could put £600...
COUNCILLORS
Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils
By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022
Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...
SCRUTINY
Peer challenge criticises councillor infighting
By Martin Ford | 06 April 2022
Councillors at Windsor & Maidenhead BC are ‘showing the council in a poor light’ according to a c...
BUSINESS
EXCLUSIVE: Councillor suing own council for damages
By Dan Peters | 14 February 2022
An experienced councillor is suing his own council for thousands of pounds in damages over claims...
FINANCE
Supporting a more financially resilient sector
By Rob Whiteman | 01 February 2022
Rob Whiteman looks at CIPFA's eight assurance reviews of the councils that asked the Government f...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Call for chief and leader to quit after Star death
By Dan Peters | 31 January 2022
A senior Bradford city councillor has called for the chief executive and leader to quit in the af...
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Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
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