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Councils cannot tackle economic gender disparities in isolation
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Councils cannot tackle economic gender disparities in isolation

By Jon Rowney | 11 February 2026

Jon Rowney says local government offers a positive vision that could help address economic gender disparities. But the challenge cannot be solved in isolation and requires partnerships with local e...

LGA

This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support

By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026

Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape t...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Cross-party talks after Bedford budget rejected

By Dan Peters | 05 February 2026

The leader of Bedford BC’s Conservative minority administration has pledged to ‘keep working with...

LEADERSHIP

Why chiefs need a framework

By Pam Parkes | 03 February 2026

There is no consistent professional framework for council chief executives. It’s time for a more ...

PAY

Pay dilemma could push councils over precipice

By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2026

Heather Jameson says that whatever the outcome of the pay negotiations with local government, und...

PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA's in need of a welcome revamp

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

Now that the details of plans to reorganise the LGA are out, Heather Jameson says the organisatio...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA plan hits mid ranks

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

The latest plans to slash the pay for Local Government Association (LGA) staff are unlikely to hi...

PAY

Pay body could have 'unintended consequences'

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2026

The Government has been warned of ‘unintended consequences’ stemming from its proposed adult soci...

UNIONS

Union warns of more equal pay claims as payouts rise above £1bn

By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2026

The GMB has revealed it plans to launch 10,000 new equal pay claims across five more councils alo...

STEVE REED

Reed says councils should not be offering 'full-time pay for part-time work'

By Dan Peters | 22 December 2025

Local authorities should not be offering full-time pay for part-time work, communities secretary ...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

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