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A watchdog's role is to catch councils before they fail

Oflog is not the Audit Commission, says Heather Jameson. 'The question is not whether we are trying to recreate a defunct organisation, but what are the benefits of a watchdog for the future?'

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By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023

‘The past is a place of reference, not residence.'

This is a quote, used by Rotherham chief executive Sharon Kemp during a round table covered by The MJ this week – but it could just as easily be used to describe the ongoing debate around Whitehall plans for a new local government watchdog.

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Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Children's social care reform must be more than money
  2. Finance chief exits cash-strapped council
  3. Chief rejects calls for resignation
  4. Is this the big bang revolution for public services?
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