Rise in sustainability and governance weaknesses

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2024

Weaknesses in councils’ financial sustainability and governance are increasing, according to evid...

Mapley calls for innovative solutions to audit

By Heather Jameson | 12 July 2024

Nothing is off the table when it comes to fixing the audit system, the new chief executive of the...

Call for 'cross-government plan for childhood'

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2024

The new Government’s approach to child poverty ‘doesn’t go far enough’, the president of the Asso...

Ombudsman takes councils to task over leaks

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2024

Twelve councils have been highlighted in a report detailing findings of severe maladministration.

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Highways Development Control Manager

£50,512 - £53,204 plus benefits.

A permanent opportunity has arisen within the Highways Development Control Team. Apply for this job

Wirral Borough Council

Strategic Lead, Culture - WMF1251e

£53,775 to £55,963

The Council is seeking to Develop a cultural strategy and strategic partnerships Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Public Sector Customer Development

£72,790 plus £3,000 car allowance

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frederica-diamanta

Highways Development Control Manager

£50,512 - £53,204 plus benefits.

A permanent opportunity has arisen within the Highways Development Control Team. Apply for this job

Wirral Borough Council

Strategic Lead, Culture - WMF1251e

£53,775 to £55,963

The Council is seeking to Develop a cultural strategy and strategic partnerships Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Public Sector Customer Development

£72,790 plus £3,000 car allowance

Premium jobWelcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about YPO and this very exciting role. Apply for this job

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Managing the art of the possible

'Despite the urgent issues in local government that need addressing by the new government the reality is that reform will be about achieving what is possible in the short and medium terms, says Rob Whiteman.'

08 July 2024
Sir Bob Neill talks about his political journey

Sir Bob Neill talks about his political journey

'In the latest episode of the Our World is Local podcast, former local government minister Sir Bob Neill talks about his political career, which began when he became a Havering LBC councillor 50 years ago. '

By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2024
Crowdfunding's power to transform

Crowdfunding's power to transform

By Frank Kibble | 15 July 2024

Frank Kibble looks at examples of how crowdfunding has been successfully used by local government...

Liverpool's free school meals success story

By Jose Bachoir | 09 July 2024

Jose Bachoir looks at a successful scheme in Liverpool for the swift delivery of funds for the fr...

Top tips for handling CQC

By Lucy Rush | 01 July 2024

Hertfordshire CC's adult social care services were recently rated Good by the Care Quality Commis...

To govern is to choose

By Andrew Carter | 08 July 2024

The new Government has a choice to use its mandate to make the tough decisions to pursue growth, ...

Election reflection

By Ian Miller | 08 July 2024

Ian Miller offers his personal reflections on polling day and the count in Wyre Forest, and he ma...

Elections officials raise concerns over abuse

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2024

Concerns have been raised over ‘unacceptable behaviour’ faced by officials during the General Ele...

Badenoch accuses council of 'potentially' disenfranchising voters

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2024

Business secretary Kemi Badenoch has accused Uttlesford DC of ‘potentially' disenfranchising thou...