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SOCIAL CARE

Councils need a breathing space

By Ian Miller | 23 March 2020

Councils’ priorities are now focused on fighting coronavirus, says Ian Miller – and this urgently...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Often the answers lie within the communities we serve

By Ian Thomas | 20 March 2020

These are early days for COVID-19 and there is much more to do, says Ian Thomas as he outlines ho...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Who can you trust?

By Claire Fox | 18 March 2020

The cost of politicising expertise and crying wolf for years is that sooner or later a real wolf ...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Local government shines at the heart of a crisis

By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020

Local government is at the heart of the coronavirus crisis, says Heather Jameson. Despite a decad...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...

HEALTH

A tough balancing act for councils

By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020

Managing and mitigating the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on local communities poses a huge cha...

HEALTH

Keep calm and collaborate 

By Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy | 10 March 2020

Dr Jeanelle de Grucy says the next few weeks will be difficult – but collaboration and openness a...

WHITEHALL

Ministers consider 'additional body storage capacity' amid coronavirus outbreak

By Dan Peters | 09 March 2020

The Government has drawn up plans to provide nearly 200 buildings with a combined capacity for ab...

FINANCE

Government warned of coronavirus impact on council resources

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2020

Council officers are working ‘round-the-clock’ in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.

ENVIRONMENT

Government activates emergency Bellwin scheme for storm-hit areas

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has today activated the emergency Bellwin scheme for ar...

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Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Governance - WMF2456e

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We are seeking an experienced legal professional to provide advice and support on a range of corporate and governance matters. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness & Cumberland Council

Principal Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial

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Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

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