Title
DCLG
Javid backs county unitary in Buckinghamshire
By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 March 2018
Local government secretary Sajid Javid has backed a single unitary council for Buckinghamshire.
WHITEHALL
LGA criticises May's land banking crackdown
By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2018
Government plans to tackle the housing shortage by ending land banking are not enough and should ...
PLANNING
Write strategic planning back into the system
By John Wood | 20 February 2018
John Wood outlines how he believes counties can do more to exploit their strengths in housing del...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Reorganisation in counties must be based on evidence
By James Maker | 20 February 2018
Reorganisation may be part of the future of local government in two–tier counties, but it will on...
FINANCE
Auditor in 'unlawful' budget warning
By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2018
Crisis-hit Northamptonshire CC was this week told to rip up its 2018/19 budget after auditors war...
PLANNING
More powers needed to unlock land for housing - LGA
By Hiba Mahamadi | 16 February 2018
Councils should be allowed to charge developers full council tax where land is left after securin...
FINANCE
Where next for Northants?
By Simon Edwards | 12 February 2018
Simon Edwards looks at where next for Northamptonshire CC after it became the first authority in ...
WHITEHALL
Porter: Play nicely or Government will impose reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018
The chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, has warned the sector to 'stop fig...
WHITEHALL
Javid finds extra £166m in final settlement
By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2018
Local government secretary Sajid Javid has found an additional £166m to ease spending pressures i...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Boom in elderly population stretching counties to 'breaking point'
By Laura Sharman | 17 January 2018
An 'unprecedented' rise in the number of elderly people in rural county areas is pushing counties...
Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
