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HOUSING
EXCLUSIVE: Council development firm could be wound down by 2030
By Neil Merrick | 07 October 2026
A loss-making development firm formed a decade ago by Cambridgeshire CC could be wound down by 2030.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Cracking down on profiteering
By Paul Marinko | 06 October 2026
Following our focus on sector concerns at national efforts to curb the use of unregistered childr...
POLICY AND POLITICS
IFS warning over fiscal devolution
By Joe Lepper | 05 October 2026
The Government’s regional fiscal devolution agenda threatens to be blighted by regional imbalance...
SEND
Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2026
More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and dis...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Survey reveals audit still struggling
By Joe Lepper | 05 October 2026
Joe Lepper reports on Public Sector Audit Appointments’ latest council finance leaders survey.
FINANCE
Financial reform is crucial, but councils also need a funded transition
By Nina Philippidis | 01 October 2026
Councils need lasting SEND deficit funding and a credible path to reform, says Nina Philippidis.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Councils still waiting on fees and charges review 10 months on
By Dan Peters | 01 October 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on ministers to deliver their commitment to rev...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Spending on B&Bs for homeless families soars
By By Neil Merrick | 01 October 2026
The cost to councils of placing homeless families in B&Bs has shot up by a quarter, with spending...
PERFORMANCE
Local government: Simplifying council success
By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 30 September 2026
Mark Fletcher-Brown has designed a practical matrix for defining and measuring leadership success...
FINANCE
Medway talks with ministry over finances
By Dan Peters | 29 September 2026
Senior Medway Council officers are in ‘ongoing discussions’ with the Ministry of Housing, Communi...
FINANCE
Councils' cash stash soars as millions go untouched
By By Neil Merrick | 24 September 2026
Local authorities in England paid more money into their reserves last year than they took out, Go...
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Repairs Operations Manager
P09 - £71,181 - £74,802
You'll be responsible for leading the delivery of a high-performing, resident-focused repairs service Apply for this job
Service Manager for Children in Care
£58,602 - £62,109
Working closely with colleagues across fostering, residential, leaving care, education, health and partner agencie Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£123,960 - £144,621
This is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Adult Social Care in Redbridge. Apply for this job
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