SCRUTINY

Scrutiny is still the 'poor relation' in councils

03 December 2019

A survey has revealed scrutiny remains a poor relation to the executive function in local governm...

WHITEHALL

Think tanks to produce 'toolkit' to improve governance

By Chris Mahony | 07 October 2019

A project part-funded by Whitehall and the Local Government Association aims to produce ‘practica...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

What is the future for audit?

By Paul Dossett | 01 October 2019

Paul Dossett puts the case for a new type of oversight body for local audit that would take a str...

COUNCILLORS

Solace preview: Evolving our approach to ethics and standards

By Jacqui McKinlay | 18 September 2019

Local government is well-placed to lead the way in evolving and supporting ethical standards to k...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Mastering the art of commercial destiny

By Eric Bohl | 20 August 2019

Solace has been considering how councils should best participate in the market. Eric Bohl reports...

FINANCE

Council to change finance approach after review

By Paul Marinko | 07 August 2019

Warrington BC has ‘consistently overspent’ against parts of its budget and needs to change its ap...

FINANCE

Standards bearer

By Heather Jameson | 16 July 2019

As communities secretary James Brokenshire launched a review of the local government audit regime...

FINANCE

Bringing new members up to speed on funding

By Ann McGauran | 09 July 2019

England’s new cadre of councillors need to navigate a perfect storm of financial challenges. How ...

SCRUTINY

Review into Northamptonshire highways contract announced

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2019

A review into Northamptonshire CC’s highways contract with KierWSP has been launched.

FINANCE

Council to borrow extra cash after project cost hike

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2019

Stockton-on-Tees BC councillors last night approved an extra £6.5m borrowing after costs for the ...

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Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

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Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

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