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WHITEHALL
King's Speech light on local government solutions
By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023
The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise c...
BUSINESS
Homes England launches tookit to help councils
By Mark Conrad | 06 November 2023
Homes England has launched a toolkit designed to help councils identify shortfalls in their housi...
DIGITAL
It's time for action, not words
By Helen Milner OBE | 01 November 2023
The Government’s response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s digital ex...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Centralism isn't working, can we try something different?
By Heather Jameson | 31 October 2023
The all-star line-up at the launch of a Harvard report 'ultimately see centralism isn’t working',...
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
High quality properly funded services must underpin levelling up
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 October 2023
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says local government funding needs a reset of business rates growth, a...
FINANCE
Autumn Statement: why we need real reform
By Simon Christian | 30 October 2023
As the Autumn Statement draws closer, Simon Christian says only complete fiscal reform will unloc...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Why regional policy failed
By Ann McGauran | 30 October 2023
A report looks at the lessons from in-depth interviews with experts on why UK regional policy has...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Oflog moves to expand remit
By Martin Ford | 27 October 2023
The new Office for Local Government (Oflog) watchdog has proposed to widen its scope to five new ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Crisis-hit local government 'should not be left alone to pursue growth'
26 October 2023
A crisis-hit local government sector must not be left on its own to pursue regional plans for gro...
PLANNING
Tory backbenchers pile pressure on Government
By Martin Ford | 25 October 2023
The Government has withstood pressure from its own MPs to allow councils to hold remote meetings.
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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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