Thomas Bridge 20 September 2016

Review highlights 'governance' failures in South Ribble

There were ‘major corporate governance failures’ in the way South Ribble Borough Council handled a safeguarding review.

A review by the council's scrutiny committee task group found the council showed a ‘lack of regard’ to safeguarding policies and highlighted ‘weak political and senior management leadership’.

It came after an investigation in June found ‘serious concerns’ over the way South Ribble BC dealt with external taxi licensing.

The draft report - to be put to the scrutiny committee tonight - found it ‘inexplicable’ why the chief executive and council leader had allowed themselves to be excluded from having ‘anything to do with the licensing service’ without challenging the decision.

Chairman of South Ribble BC’s scrutiny committee, Cllr Mick Titherington, said the ‘reluctance of some members and officers’ to engage in the investigation had caused him ‘grave concern’.

South Ribble BC leader, Cllr Peter Mullineaux, said: ‘Whilst this is a draft report, and still has to be considered by the scrutiny committee and debated at full council, we have already started to develop a robust action plan and work is underway to address each and every one of the recommendations.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Customer Service Officer (Outreach Library Service)

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band C SCP 5-8 (£24,790 - £25,992) pro rata
We are looking to recruit for a Customer Service Officer to join an established team at Sandwell Libraries - Outreach Library Service. Sandwell, West Midlands
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Tree and Landscape Officer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band G SCP 32-37 (£41,511 - £46,731 per annum)
Shape the future of Sandwell’s green spaces and environment. Sandwell, West Midlands
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Recruitment Officer

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£28,521 - £38,058
Following a recent restructure, we’re focused on redefining the way we grow and thrive - together. Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker - Multi Disciplinary Team

Essex County Council
£31931.00 - £36423.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave pa & Local Gov Pen
Drug and Alcohol Support Worker - Multi Disciplinary TeamFixed Term, Full Time£31,931 to £36,423 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Governor Officer Clerk

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£36,125 - £38,643
We are looking for a Governor Officer Clerk to work within a well-established team on a casual basis Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Linkedin Banner