FINANCE
Call for Warrington officers' resignations
By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025
Conservatives in Warrington have called for senior officers to resign following the announcement of Government intervention at the council.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Enter the matrix
By Colin Foster | 22 May 2025
As councils embark on local government reform, Colin Foster presents a matrix to support better o...
INTERVENTION
Nottingham still 'dependent upon EFS'
By Martin Ford | 12 May 2025
Nottingham City Council remains dependent on exceptional financial support (EFS) but has laid the...
INTERVENTION
Ministerial envoys to be sent to Warrington
By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025
A team of ministerial envoys are to be sent to Warrington BC amid doubts over the council’s ‘will...
PEOPLE
New commissioner for Woking
By Martin Ford | 17 April 2025
Barry Scarr has been appointed as finance commissioner at Woking BC.
ANGELA RAYNER
EXCLUSIVE: Rayner drops Brum inquiry plan
By Emily Twinch | 09 April 2025
Angela Rayner has dropped government plans for a statutory inquiry that would have investigated L...
INTERVENTION
Future Forum: Commissioner tells chiefs to invite challenge
By Dan Peters | 19 March 2025
The lack of transparency and challenge are common themes in all council failures, a local governm...
INTERVENTION
Spelthorne faces Government intervention
By Martin Ford | 17 March 2025
Ministers are minded to appoint commissioners to oversee the running of Spelthorne BC.
FINANCE
Council finance system 'not fit for purpose', MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2025
The system for turning around councils in financial distress is ‘not fit for purpose’ councillors...
FINANCE
Woking recovery hindered by capacity issues
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025
Capacity issues are hindering the financial recovery of Woking BC, commissioners have warned.
FINANCE
Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.
Head of Inclusion
£81,367 to £91,933
Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job
Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)
£81,803
This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job
Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services
£99,174
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job
Head of Inclusion
£81,367 to £91,933
Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job
Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)
£81,803
This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job
Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services
£99,174
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
