Interim s151s could dominate post-LGR landscape amid recruitment difficulties: Richard Harbord interview

New authorities created as a result of local government reorganisation (LGR) could find it difficult to appoint permanent section 151 officers, with attracting people to the role proving to be a “continuing problem”.

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That’s according to Richard Harbord, interim strategic director, resources and s151 at the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Discussing key sector trends with

Interim s151s could dominate post-LGR landscape amid recruitment difficulties: Richard Harbord interview

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