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DEVOLUTION
London stalling?
By Nick Bowes | 13 February 2024
Nick Bowes sets out the reasons why more progress hasn’t been made on devolution in London and lo...
COUNCIL TAX
Reform council tax to level up
By Henri Murison | 13 February 2024
Henri Murison says the archaic council tax system has to change – and work should begin immediate...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Don't just 'hope' for change
By Matthew Taylor | 12 February 2024
Matthew Taylor argues change in the healthcare system needs to come from the bottom up as well as...
PAY
Rayner floats three-year pay deal
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024
An incoming Labour Government could throw its weight behind a longer-term pay deal for the sector...
LEGISLATION
Officer warning over street votes
By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2024
Senior council officers have issued a scathing response to plans for street-level planning votes ...
FINANCE
Time for a fightback
By Sarah Longlands | 05 February 2024
Political parties think the general public doesn’t care about councils, which is why, electorally...
FINANCE
It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size
By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024
With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...
COUNCILLORS
Security costs exemption for election spend limits
By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2024
Local government minister Simon Hoare this week confirmed key security costs for local elections ...
FINANCE
Is it going to be giveaways or propping up councils?
23 January 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has asked Treasury staff to scout for potential cash for local government,...
FINANCE
Lyons: Where are we now?
By Michael Burton | 23 January 2024
The Lyons review of local government was published 17 years ago. If the inquiry recommendations h...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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