Paul Marinko 14 August 2023

BCP Council in bankruptcy warning

BCP Council in bankruptcy warning image
Image: Number1411 / Shutterstock.com.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has warned tough budget decisions are needed if the council is to avoid bankruptcy.

Council chief executive Graham Farrant said the south coast authority was having to grapple with a £45m gap in its £300m annual budget alongside depleted reserves.

It comes after the unitary was issued with a Best Value notice after undergoing an external assurance review as a condition of the Government providing a £20m support package.

To continue reading visit The MJ (£).

If this article was of interest, then check out our feature, 'Preventing future Section 114 notices'.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Caretaker

Durham County Council
£24,796 (Pro Rata)
Permanent Contract – Part Time - 32 Hours per week (6am – 9.15am 3pm – 5.45pm) Mon-Fri. Whole Time. Required to start 20th October 2026.   The Governo Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Social Worker

Durham County Council
Grade 9 – Pre-Progression (£35,412-£39,152 per annum) / Grade 11 – Post Progression (£40,777-£45,091 per annum). Pay award pending.
We are seeking to recruit two temporary (six month) full-time (37 hours per week) Social Workers, to join our Adult Social Work Team at Derwentside Lo Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Head of Finance - Children & Young People’s Service

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
£75,585 - £80,726 (pay award pending)
This is a great place to work for people who want to make a real difference. Riverside House, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151 Officer)

Chesterfield Borough Council
£72,000 (inclusive of Market Supplement)
In this role, you will provide visible leadership and management across the Finance Service Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Recuriter: Chesterfield Borough Council

Director of Digital, HR & Customer Services

Chesterfield Borough Council
£97,017
Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will lead a diverse directorate, with responsibility for Human Resources Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Recuriter: Chesterfield Borough Council
Linkedin Banner