A bird's eye view of rough sleeping
By Becky Rice | 02 April 2025
A new tool brings together data to provide a far more sophisticated analysis of both London’s rough sleeping patterns and individual journeys through support services, says Becky Rice
EXCLUSIVE: Auditors look into chief's £327k payoff
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025
Auditors are assessing an objection to Thanet DC’s accounts after an ex-councillor said they should declare a £327,000 severance payment to its former boss ‘unlawful’.
Taking the lead on AI in Bucks
By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 01 April 2025
Sarah Murphy-Brookman says Buckinghamshire Council is shaping the future of public service with intelligent AI, with governance as a top priority.
MHCLG reshuffle after engagement improvements
By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025
Engagement between the UK Government and councils has generally improved since Labour’s General E...
EXCLUSIVE: Sector bodies decline to join legal challenge
By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025
The County Councils’ Network (CCN) and Rural Services’ Network (RSN) will not financially support...
Dorset names Howe as new chief
By MJ reporter | 02 April 2025
Dr Catherine Howe has been named as the new chief executive of Dorset Council.
Burnham: Overhaul British state to boost economic growth
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025
Greater Manchester’s mayor has called for ‘wholesale change in the architecture and culture of th...
Whitehall dismisses Homes England cull reports
By Heather Jameson | 02 April 2025
Reports the Government plans to abolish Homes England as part of a cull of quangos have been dism...
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Independent Chair of Audit & Governance Committee
Annual allowance of £4500
The Audit and Governance Committee provides a key source of assurance on the Council’s audit and corporate governance arrangements. Apply for this job
Strategic Director
From £102,820 to £118,280 and Essential Car user Allowance
We are about to embark on a major transformation in Hampshire and Isle of Wight with the creation of a Strategic Authority... Apply for this job
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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Three Permanent Site Managers to join our dynamic Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance team. Apply for this job
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Up and away
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A bird's eye view of rough sleeping
By Becky Rice | 03 April 2025
A new tool brings together data to provide a more sophisticated analysis of both London’s rough s...
A bird's eye view of rough sleeping
By Becky Rice | 02 April 2025
A new tool brings together data to provide a far more sophisticated analysis of both London’s rou...
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