PAY

Leaders call for tough pay negotiating stance

By Dan Peters | 05 March 2025

Council leaders have warned a tough stance is needed during pay negotiations as local government ...

REORGANISATION

Call for reorganisation clarity

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2025

The Government has been urged to provide more clarity on reorganisation proposals.

PEOPLE

St Helens set to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2025

Mark Palethorpe is set to be appointed as chief executive of St Helens MBC.

PEOPLE

Pendle appoints interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2025

Lawrence Conway has been appointed as Pendle BC’s interim chief executive.

RECRUITMENT

Travers appointed as Richmond and Wandsworth interim chief

By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2025

Andrew Travers is set to become Wandsworth and Richmond LBCs’ interim chief executive.

ROUGH SLEEPING

Rough sleeping numbers increase by a fifth

By Dan Peters | 27 February 2025

The number of people estimated to be sleeping rough has increased by a fifth, Government figures ...

PEOPLE

Oldham makes permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2025

Oldham MBC has announced the permanent appointment of Shelley Kipling as chief executive.

WHITEHALL

Treasury warned over care supplier closures

By Dan Peters | 26 February 2025

Adult social care directors have warned the Treasury suppliers could be forced to close amid the ...

LEGAL

Deal suspends 'mass litigation' against councils

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2025

A deal has been struck to suspend debt-ridden Thurrock Council’s ‘mass litigation’ against 23 oth...

PEOPLE

Epping Forest chief executive stands down

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2025

The chief executive of Epping Forest DC, Georgina Blakemore, has stepped down due to ill health.

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council