FINANCE

The financial hole is not as deep as it looks

By Rob Whiteman | 16 June 2021

We can say with confidence that the hole councils are in is not as deep as it looks, says Rob Whi...

HEALTH

Rebuilding lives free from loneliness

By Matt Vickers | 16 June 2021

The pandemic has revived our sense of community spirit. But we can’t forget those at risk of bein...

WHITEHALL

Government warned of 'soaring summer of homelessness'

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2021

The Government will fail to fulfil its manifesto commitment of ending rough sleeping for good by ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Pressure grows for tougher sanctions on councillors

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Thousands have signed a petition for disqualifications and suspensions as the Government prepares...

FINANCE

Districts in plea for leisure centre funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

A crunch meeting on the future of leisure centres is to take place this week, The MJ understands.

WHITEHALL

Porter appointed as Government NED

By Heather Jameson | 08 June 2021

Lord Gary Porter, has been appointed as a non-executive director of the Ministry of Housing, Comm...

WHITEHALL

Councils press for bin collections overhaul funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

Chief executives have urged the Government to fully fund any nationwide changes to bin collections.

WHITEHALL

MHCLG is 'too optimistic' about councils' cash, says PAC

By Heather Jameson | 04 June 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is overly optimistic about coun...

WHITEHALL

Hillier in financial sustainability transparency warning

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2021

The chair of an influential government spending watchdog has warned of a lack of transparency aro...

WHITEHALL

Central Government must get its house in order

By Heather Jameson | 02 June 2021

As local authorities battle with COVID and a clutch of other crises – all with no long-term fundi...

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Programme Manager

£54,986 - £58,701 (pay award pending)

An opportunity has arisen for an inspirational leader to join our Housing Income and Support Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director Property

up to £91k

Around a 30-minute train journey from the centre of London. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Social Care & Education Advocate

We are based in South West London and offer competitive salaries and a welcome payment of £3,000.

We are based in South West London and offer competitive salaries and a welcome payment of £3,000. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

frederica-diamanta

Programme Manager

£54,986 - £58,701 (pay award pending)

An opportunity has arisen for an inspirational leader to join our Housing Income and Support Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director Property

up to £91k

Around a 30-minute train journey from the centre of London. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Social Care & Education Advocate

We are based in South West London and offer competitive salaries and a welcome payment of £3,000.

We are based in South West London and offer competitive salaries and a welcome payment of £3,000. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton