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POLICY AND POLITICS
Dear secretary of state - part 1
By Dr Simon Kaye | 30 September 2025
Secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, Steve Reed, has a lot on his pl...
REORGANISATION
Ministers' question time
By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 September 2025
Jonathan Carr-West looks at the reorganisation proposals submitted to the Government, and the que...
LABOUR
Labour conference: Growth could be derailed by Reform, warns Brabin
By Heather Jameson | 30 September 2025
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has warned Labour councillors that growth plans could be ‘derai...
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
Outgoing DCN chair calls for genuine devo
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 29 September 2025
As he steps down from his DCN role, chair Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen reflects on four turbulent years...
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
From consultation to co-creation
By Andy Clarke | 29 September 2025
Andy Clarke explains how Growing Talent Morley is inspiring the next generation of place-makers.
REORGANISATION
Four competing LGR proposals for Essex
By Paul Marinko | 29 September 2025
Councils in Essex have submitted four competing bids for local government reorganisation, ranging...
LABOUR PARTY
Labour looks local
By Cllr Bev Craig | 26 September 2025
As Labour delegates prepare to head to the party conference in Liverpool, Cllr Bev Craig outlines...
DEVOLUTION
Whatever the structure, residents remain the same
By Heather Jameson | 25 September 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'Councils are scrambling to act before Government imposes financial restric...
REORGANISATION
Norwich backs three unitary plan as county and South Norfolk break rank with separate proposals
By Izzy Lepone | 25 September 2025
Norwich City Council has backed proposals for three unitary councils in Norfolk as the county’s a...
DEVOLUTION
Counties' concern over devolution proposals
By Martin Ford | 25 September 2025
County councils have hit out at proposals to give mayors control over services like health and cr...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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