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POLITICS
Kent DOLGE head resigns over 'lapse of judgement'
By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026
The head of Kent CC’s Department of Local Government Efficiency (DOLGE) has stood down over a ‘la...
WHITEHALL
Government rejects food waste transparency call
By Neil Merrick | 03 February 2026
The Government has rebuffed calls for transparency around funding for food waste collections, ins...
FINANCE
Trashing the new burdens local government funding doctrine
By Ian Miller | 03 February 2026
There seems no proof yet that a penny has been added to the local government settlement to meet t...
FINANCE
District councils propose council tax freeze
By Martin Ford | 02 February 2026
Lincoln City Council is the latest to join a small band of councils proposing a freeze on council...
FINANCE
Scottish councils' budget gap to hit £1bn
By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026
Scottish councils’ struggles to balance their books is impacting on services, according to a fina...
FINANCE
Why councils need an integrated asset and finance platform
By Gladstone Brohier | 29 January 2026
When asset and finance functions are unified, councils gain clarity, confidence and control, writ...
FINANCE
How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?
By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms an...
FINANCE
Calling for capital investment in London
By Sir Bob Neill | 27 January 2026
Sir Bob Neill warns against talking down our capital city and makes the case for supporting Londo...
DEVOLUTION
How devolution can amplify the voices that often go unheard
By Gita Singham-Willis | 26 January 2026
Gita Singham-Willis says that acting with intent now will ensure that the new era of local power ...
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...
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Director of Place
£95,202-£104,722 per annum
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job
Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e
£51,356 - £52,413
This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job
Lead Lawyer - Planing & Highways WMF2783e
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Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better Apply for this job
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