EMERGENCY PLANNING

Local government shines at the heart of a crisis

By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020

Local government is at the heart of the coronavirus crisis, says Heather Jameson. Despite a decad...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...

MJ AWARDS

Future Forum postponed

By Michael Burton | 17 March 2020

The MJ has postponed next week’s 24-hour Future Forum event until September 24/25 due to the coro...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Public health funding boosted almost 5%

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2020

Councils will receive public health grants totalling £3.3bn next year, the Government has announced.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Local government audit deadline extended

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2020

The deadline for local government financial audits has been pushed back by two months.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Table-top exercise to ensure resilience forums are ready

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

All local resilience forums (LRF) will have to carry out a table-top exercise to ensure they are ...

SOCIAL CARE

There is still plenty for this Government to 'get done'

By Martin Reeves | 16 March 2020

The Budget package does not give councils any certainty over funding for the short to medium term...

OFSTED

Inspectors loosen their policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2020

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have put mandatory routine inspections on hold in response...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councils respond to coronavirus outbreak

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2020

Councils have closed, events and meetings have been cancelled and some politicians are in self-is...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Plans drawn up for remote meetings

By Heather Jameson | 16 March 2020

Plans to let local authorities conduct their council meetings remotely are being considered by th...

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frederica-diamanta

Highways Development Control Manager

£50,512 - £53,204 plus benefits.

A permanent opportunity has arisen within the Highways Development Control Team. Apply for this job

Wirral Borough Council

Strategic Lead, Culture - WMF1251e

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The Council is seeking to Develop a cultural strategy and strategic partnerships Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Public Sector Customer Development

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