Title
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Beyond Manchester: Why place matters
By Simon Edwards | 10 September 2026
Simon Edwards explains why national policy must reflect the distinct realities of county councils.
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation repercussions
By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026
Following the latest round of local government reorganisation last week, ministers claim the new ...
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation shake-up
By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026
Recruitment specialist outlines LGR impact on jobs as scramble for newly-created roles likely to ...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership
By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026
Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Matthews named as CCN chair elect
By Dan Peters | 08 June 2026
The County Councils Network (CCN) has announced Lincolnshire CC leader Cllr Sean Matthews as its ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Councils question financial sustainability and timescales of SEND reforms
By Joe Lepper | 05 June 2026
Councils have raised a raft of concerns around the Government’s plans to overhaul the special edu...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Government's fiscal devolution roadmap sparks fears over Treasury control
By By Martin Ford | 04 June 2026
Experts have sounded a warning over government plans to detail a ‘roadmap’ for fiscal devolution.
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
EXCLUSIVE: Counties to take concerns to top
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Joe Lepper | 28 May 2026
The County Councils Network (CCN) was this week preparing to take its concerns about local govern...
FINANCE
Fair Funding: Have rural councils in England really lost out?
By Gabriel Stewart | 26 May 2026
When it comes to spending power, exclusive Institute for Fiscal Studies’ analysis has found fundi...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: 'Engaged' Rowlands meeting LGA board members as she starts role
By Dan Peters | 19 May 2026
The Local Government Association's (LGA) interim chief executive Jenny Rowlands is meeting board ...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
CCN will ensure councils in county and rural areas remain central
By Simon Edwards | 13 May 2026
'Local government reorganisation may reshape councils, but like political change, it will not alt...
Head of Communities and Climate Change
£63,433 to £75,033 per annum
We're looking for an ambitious and strategic leader to join our Alliance Management Team as Head of Communities & Climate Change. Apply for this job
Principal Accountant
£48,738 to £51,928 per annum
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB) Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
Head of Communities and Climate Change
£63,433 to £75,033 per annum
We're looking for an ambitious and strategic leader to join our Alliance Management Team as Head of Communities & Climate Change. Apply for this job
Principal Accountant
£48,738 to £51,928 per annum
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB) Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
