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ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2026
The Government failed to consult the Electoral Commission watchdog before it announced the cancellation of unitary council elections due to be held in May, it has emerged.
EQUAL PAY
Glasgow backs down after equal pay threat
By William Eichler | 25 September 2026
Glasgow City Council’s leadership has insisted it remains ‘fully committed’ to working with union...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Councils call for more regulation amid facial recognition rollout
By Dan Peters | 23 September 2026
Councils across England have called for more regulation as the sector increases its use of contro...
COMMUNICATIONS
Sandwell: Taking action when your borough has the media attention no place wants
By Shokat Lal | 22 September 2026
Shokat Lal looks at turning reputational risk into decisive action when your borough makes the he...
REORGANISATION
More heat than light as council reorganisation hits the rocks
By Heather Jameson | 16 September 2026
Whatever the outcome of the LGR pause, 'the past two years can’t have been for nothing', says Hea...
LEGAL
Director issues warning following legal action
By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026
A council director targeted by a member of the public with legal action has voiced fears others c...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Pressure grows on ministers to publish reorganisation legal advice
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2026
Pressure was this week growing on ministers to publish the legal advice behind their decision to ...
REORGANISATION
Is this the end for LGR?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 14 September 2026
The Government’s rethink on reorganisation creates profound uncertainty for the sector, says Jona...
REORGANISATION
More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
By Heather Jameson | 11 September 2026
The chaos created by the reorganisation 'pause' as councils battle with their finances, rising pr...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026
Dan Peters reports on how the reorganisation delay unfolded and the initial reaction from a shock...
REORGANISATION
Local government reorganisation is a crisis of trust
By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 10 September 2026
Cllr Kevin Bentley says the Government’s approach to reorganisation has damaged finances, trust a...
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You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
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We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
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