Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

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Recent articles

Authorities seek new solution to ease Gazprom contract exits

Councils in England have urged the government to consider removing licences for energy providers... Read more
Council forecasts £9m rise in energy costs

Leeds City Council's energy bill is set to soar by almost 40% in 2022-23, due to market... Read more
FRC announces first local audit chief

A senior external auditor is set to become the first director of local audit at the Financial... Read more
‘Vast majority’ of public bodies sign-up for local audit procurement

Almost all eligible public bodies in England have registered for the national auditor procurement... Read more
News analysis: Sector faces ‘levelling up’ data burden

The government has announced its intention to ask councils for more data on finances – but a lack... Read more
Auditor calls for ministerial intervention at public body

A spending watchdog has advised a Welsh authority to seek ministerial assistance after... Read more
MPs: Social landlords must be covered for cladding costs

Social housing landlords are failing to maintain homes and build new ones due to the cost of... Read more
Resignation minister slams government’s counter fraud approach

The former Cabinet Office and Treasury minister who resigned in January over the... Read more
'Reckless' borough chief dismissed for gross misconduct

Slough Borough Council has sacked its chief executive with immediate effect, following an... Read more
Council criticised for ‘lack of financial detail’ on separation costs

Two councils planning to end a joint management arrangement lack detail over the anticipated costs... Read more

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