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SOLACE SUMMIT
An opportunity for honesty
By Robin Tuddenham | 14 October 2025
As local government leaders convene in Leeds this week for the Solace Summit amid a backdrop of u...
REORGANISATION
Budget deficit warning over two unitary plan
By Joe Lepper | 13 October 2025
One of two unitary authorities proposed for Warwickshire amid local government reorganisation ‘wo...
WORKFORCE
Warrington looking at security measures for staff over flag removal
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025
Warrington Council is looking at implementing costly security measures to protect staff removing ...
WORKFORCE
GMB: Knowsley equal pay claim could cost council tens of millions of pounds
By Joe Lepper | 10 October 2025
Knowsley Council ‘could face tens of millions of pounds’ in equal pay claims, the GMB trade union...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation could break care services unless government gets reform right
By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 10 October 2025
New analysis raises serious concerns for the future sustainability, quality and cost of people-ba...
FINANCE
Transformation is not a one-off project
By Iain Murray | 10 October 2025
Convenient temporary financial fixes may keep authorities afloat, but do not build the foundation...
SOCIAL CARE
CCN: Social care faces 'triple whammy' from reorganisation
By William Eichler | 10 October 2025
Plans to split large councils into smaller unitary authorities could hit vulnerable people with a...
HOUSING
Delivery of housing can be turbo-charged
By Cllr John Merry | 09 October 2025
Cities and central government must work together to tackle the viability barriers to housing deli...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Clash expected over councils' choice of devolution plans
By By Joe Lepper | 09 October 2025
Councils in Gloucestershire are expected to clash over the county’s devolution options.
HOUSING
DCN call for housing fund expansion
By Joe Lepper | 09 October 2025
A housing fund blighted by poor uptake among local authorities needs to be expanded, according to...
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- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Local government reorganisation: Keeping services options open
- Calls for all councils to develop unique place-based growth plans
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
If you share that attitude and have the skills and experience to deliver, you could be our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Strategic Leads
£87,249 to £95,382
Premium jobAs a Strategic Lead, you will play a central role in the next phase of this journey. We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring leaders Apply for this job
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Local government reorganisation: Keeping services options open
- Calls for all councils to develop unique place-based growth plans
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
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