Nottingham City Council has called the government’s announcement it could step in to run some of the authority’s services “clearly disappointing”, saying it is already making improvements by itself.
The decision by the mayor of Middlesbrough Council to hold undocumented meetings with contractors on a £21m construction project was not in line with the authority’s constitution, according to...
The government has appointed commissioners to Sandwell Borough Council following a critical external audit review which found a “lack of clear contract responsibility”.
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Speaking to the press for the first time about his controversial spell as communities secretary, Lord Pickles says he is relaxed about the unpicking of his austerity legacy.
Slough Borough Council has sacked its chief executive with immediate effect, following an investigation which alleged she failed to challenge or manage the authority’s budget.
Senior local government expert Max Caller is set to lead a governance review commissioned by Northumberland County Council into senior officer and member conduct.
A North East council is hoping to release an audit report on one of its subsidiary companies, after initially refusing to do so because of a police investigation that now turns out not...
In December, MP Margaret Hodge announced that she will not stand for parliament at the next general election. The former Public Accounts Committee chair speaks to PF about her worry that the UK is in...
The government has announced its intention to install commissioners at a West Midlands local authority, with powers to dismiss and appoint senior officers, including the section 151 officer.
The incorporation of local authorities trading companies to deliver direct services to their communities has increased over the past 10 years in an environment of reduced funding from central...
Former National Audit Office director Aileen Murphie has been appointed to chair a new CIPFA panel to provide guidance on professional conduct and best practice.
Thanet District Council has appointed a senior officer from a London Borough as an independent monitoring officer following a rare statutory recommendation by auditors.
CIPFA has announced its intention for a ‘soft launch’ of its forthcoming revised Prudential and Treasury Management Codes, with full implementation set to be expected for 2023-24 strategies.
MPs have slammed the Ministry of Defence for “repeatedly wasting taxpayers’ money” by failing to improve its procurement system, which the UK depends on for national security.
A continued lack of clarity over the responsibilities of officers and members at Powys County Council is “hindering effective scrutiny”, according to the Welsh spending watchdog.
The government is set to appoint commissioners to take over governance and financial scrutiny at Slough Borough Council following two critical independent reviews.