Mazars says the termination settlement paid to York’s former chief executive was “arguably unlawful”, while also criticising how the council dealt with conflicts of interest.
Mazars recently issued a public interest report on payments made by the City of York Council on the termination of employment of its former chief executive, raising concerns about governance, conflicts of interest, record keeping and a failure to follow due process. York held a public meeting on 4 May 2021 to discuss the findings of the report and to agree actions to implement its recommendations.
The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 requires external auditors in England to issue a formal public interest report when they identify significant matters during the course of an audit that they believe should be brought to the attention of the public body concerned and to the public. Public interest reports are submitted to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Gove
this picture eher PUBLIC relations firm boss Philip Allott has pledged to be “a broad church” and tackle a wide range of concerns after being elected Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire. With a turnout that was the highest since the post of police and crime commissioner was created in 2012, the Conservative candidate took 47 per cent of the first preference votes – falling short of the requisite 50 per cent – but secured re-election on second preference votes. After several recounts it was announced he had secured a total of 83,737 first and second preference votes, over 30,000 more than his nearest rival Labour’s Alison Hume.
Why are you running?
Buckingham: I am passionate about York City and its future. I am a long-time City resident invested in York. Our sons attended York City Schools grades K through 12. My vision is that York City is a place people want to live, to work, to play and to thrive.
Dennis: I am running because I have great passion, even from my youth, to serve and support our community. As a city resident, I have been very consistent as a clergy member, entrepreneur, activist, and world travel, serving our country internationally. Most of my life I have been serving and giving back to the York City community s needs and advocating and supporting the youth and families daily.
PUBLIC relations firm boss Philip Allott has pledged to be “a broad church” and tackle a wide range of concerns after being elected Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire. With a turnout that was the highest since the post of police and crime commissioner was created in 2012, the Conservative candidate took 47 per cent of the first preference votes – falling short of the requisite 50 per cent – but secured re-election on second preference votes. After several recounts it was announced he had secured a total of 83,737 first and second preference votes, over 30,000 more than his nearest rival Labour’s Alison Hume.
Walked on April 16 and 24, 2021 When Lockdown 3 was introduced last January further Swale walks had to be curtailed. But with the easing of lockdown on the April 12 and the beginning of fine sunny weather it was time to get walking again. The only problem was the lack of public transport. My solution was to develop a method of driving to where I wanted to get to, leaving a bicycle there, driving back to the start of the walk, doing the walk, then cycling back. It is a rather slow method, managing only 5 to 6 miles each time, but it was enjoyable. Today’s account covers two walks, the first from Helperby/Brafferton to Topcliffe and the second from Topcliffe to Skipton-on-Swale.