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LIBRARIES
Turning the page on prison libraries
By Emma-Louise McLellan | 24 June 2026
Emma-Louise McLellan looks at the important – and often life-changing – work GLL has helped facilitiate within prison libraries.
SEND
Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
By Martin Ford | 23 June 2026
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to boost councils’ powers over health partners to provid...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Developing strong local partnerships is critical if the Department of Education is to achieve its objectives
By Emma Willson | 08 June 2026
Effective partnerships, clear accountability and stronger evidence are essential if central and l...
EMPLOYMENT
Call for 'stronger role' for councils to tackle youth unemployment
By Martin Ford | 28 May 2026
A ‘stronger role’ for councils is required to tackle soaring numbers of young people not in educa...
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Essex steps back from reorganisation legal challenge
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
Essex CC has stepped back from a legal challenge to the Government’s reorganisation plans but cal...
SEND
Sector needs clarity and funding to plan for SEND reform
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
The Government can ill afford to allow their SEND reforms to fail, says Paul Marinko. 'There must...
SEND
We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform
By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026
The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital ...
FINANCE
Many district councils will see a cash cut
By James Hood | 16 February 2026
On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...
SEND
Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms
By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026
The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...
REORGANISATION
Digital thinking must drive reorganisation
By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026
Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Designing public services that work
By Ravi Gurumurthy | 16 December 2025
Increasing take-up and participation is not always easy, but progress can often be made quickly, ...
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Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
Head of Community Safety
Up to £103,893 inc. market supplement
Redbridge is one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in London. Apply for this job
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