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COUNCIL TAX
A proper fair funding review is needed for levelling up to make a difference
By Rob Whiteman | 11 July 2023
More than seven years ago the Government launched a call for evidence on the needs and redistribu...
RECRUITMENT
Courageous appointments
By Rebecca Hopkin | 11 July 2023
With a national shortage of senior talent across the local government sector, and many having amb...
HEALTH
The narrow path
By Charlotte Alldritt | 11 July 2023
At a time when the fiscal climate is so bleak, Labour will need to prioritise and explain how, wh...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
We must support big cities to grow
By Andrew Carter | 10 July 2023
Over the last 50 years, the UK has – deliberately and sometimes for good reasons – made policy de...
DIGITAL
An innovative digital approach to reducing sexually transmitted infections
By Tony Proom | 10 July 2023
New ways to distribute condoms can also help increase testing for sexually transmitted infections...
PARISH COUNCILS
It is time to recognise clerks
By Rob Smith | 07 July 2023
Local Council Clerk Week is taking place from 10 to 14 July. Rob Smith says clerks are truly at t...
HEALTH
Pandemic planning 'insufficient,' says public health chief
By Martin Ford | 06 July 2023
The Government’s lack of planning and top-down approach hindered directors of public health durin...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Staffordshire's new chapter
By Cllr Victoria Wilson | 05 July 2023
Staffordshire CC has moved to a community managed model in 27 of its 43 libraries. Cllr Victoria ...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Time for a new approach?
By Stephen Hoban | 04 July 2023
When it comes to attracting talent, Stephen Hoban asks if we are trying to plan for tomorrow with...
PAY
It's not all about the money…
By Martin Tucker | 04 July 2023
Sometimes it feels as if we are fishing in an ever-diminishing pool of local government talent, s...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
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
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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