DEVOLUTION

Report shows stark variations in levelling up funding

By John Cooper | 25 April 2023

Competitive bidding has led to a £0.5bn gap in levelling up cash between the best and least funde...

PLANNING

'Gargantuan hole' in Government housebuilding approach, MP suggests

By Martin Ford | 25 April 2023

The Government’s U-turn on housebuilding targets has brought production of local plans to a halt,...

FINANCE

 A broken record

By Michael Hudson | 25 April 2023

Michael Hudson says that without resolving the outstanding audit issues council s151 officers fac...

FINANCE

Labour told its apprenticeships overhaul will need funding

By Dan Peters | 24 April 2023

Labour is coming under pressure to back its commitment to overhaul the ‘failing’ apprenticeships ...

FINANCE

'It's all to play for'

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2023

Cornwall Council has seen the collapse of its level three devolution deal. Martin Ford talks to s...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Councils in dark over new funding stream

By Dan Peters | 18 April 2023

More financial uncertainty is being piled onto councils over the distribution of a fresh funding ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023

An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...

WHITEHALL

Department staff costs soar

By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023

The Whitehall department responsible for local government has seen its staff cost double between ...

ENVIRONMENT

Making community power happen

By Adam Lent | 12 April 2023

Adam Lent explores the rapidly advancing community power movement in local government and how thi...

WHITEHALL

Oflog should look at council effectiveness, says accountancy body

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

The industry body for accountants has called for the new local government watchdog to play a key ...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council