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FINANCE
LGPS performing well, pension advisers say
By Neil Merrick | 07 April 2026
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is performing well and managing risk responsibly during a time of economic uncertainty, according to pension advisers Hymans Robertson.
BUSINESS
Leisure firm enters administration
By Dan Peters | 01 April 2026
Councils are ‘committed to a smooth transition’ after Fusion, which operates a network of English...
FINANCE
Report finds 'optimism bias' in council projections
By Neil Merrick | 30 March 2026
Brighton and Hove city councillors were guilty of ‘optimism bias’ in forecasting the popularity o...
HOMELESSNESS
Increasing homelessness blamed for council company failure
By Joe Lepper | 26 March 2026
London Councils has blamed ‘increased homelessness rates’ for the failure of a company formed to ...
HOUSING
EXCLUSIVE: Rising temporary accommodation bill fuelled by B&B exodus
By Dan Peters | 26 March 2026
The amount of money spent by councils in the capital on the most expensive type of emergency temp...
HOUSING
Call for developers to be hit with stick
By Dan Peters | 20 March 2026
A senior planner has called for developers that sit on land to be hit with a ‘bit more of a stick’.
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Disappearing councils move to sign deals before reorganisation
By EXCLUSIVE by Paul Marinko and Joe Lepper | 18 March 2026
Councils facing the axe are moving to sign high-value long-term contracts before ministers sign t...
BUSINESS
Councils face 'capacity crisis' of unspent developer funds
By Izzy Lepone | 02 March 2026
More than £9bn in unspent developer contributions is being held by councils, the Home Builders’ F...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
CIPFA warning over profit capping reforms
By Dan Peters | 23 February 2026
Financial oversight and profit capping reforms to the children’s residential care market may fail...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Home Office trying to restore sharing of asylum data
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026
Senior Home Office officials have told councils they are trying to restore their access to inform...
IMPROVEMENT
EXCLUSIVE: £1.6m bill for intervention support
By Dan Peters | 10 February 2026
Councils under Government intervention have shelled out more than £1.6m on staff and consultants ...
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£108,222 plus £3,500 car allowance and generous benefits package
As Managing Director, I’m delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey. Apply for this job
Principal Workplace and Facilities Manager
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Are you looking to play a pivotal role in driving performance, shaping strategy, and leading a professional team across multiple locations? Apply for this job
Head of Engineering Services
PO16-19 (scp 46-49) £57,875 to £61,430 per annum
You will be responsible for setting and maintaining high standards within budget and resource constraints. Apply for this job
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