Questions over financial impact of reorganisation
FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Questions over financial impact of reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025

Questions have been raised over whether the Government’s approach to local government reorganisation will help resolve the financial crisis facing the sector.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Why 'joined up' is critical to success

By Matthew Taylor | 29 January 2025

The aspiration for a ‘mission-driven’ approach is important, but it is far from clear that the Go...

LEADERSHIP

The changing face of leadership

By Paul Marinko | 29 January 2025

As local government enters a period which is likely to create great change within the sector, wha...

FINANCE

Three boroughs seek more than £120m financial support

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2025

Three London boroughs have announced in the past week they are seeking exceptional financial supp...

DEVOLUTION

Two years to change the world

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025

As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

2025: A rush to deliver

By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025

Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...

CULTURE

Putting culture at Durham's core

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2025

While cuts to cultural services have become the norm across local government, Durham Council has ...

CHILD ABUSE

Questions over grooming inquiries' legal backing

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2025

Concern has been raised over the legal backing for local inquiries into child sexual exploitation.

FINANCE

Lessons from literature

By Tracie Langley | 15 January 2025

Classic novels' warnings of the abuse of money and power are as relevant now as when they were fi...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care reform requires 'political courage'

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2025

The Government’s three-year timetable for reforming social care has been labelled ‘completely unn...

REORGANISATION

Rayner rejects reorganisation 'distraction' claim

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has denied that local government reorganisation will impact o...

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Service Director: Infrastructure and Transport

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Like every local authority, Somerset Council is facing a tough financial situation. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Chief Finance Officer (s.151)

c£140k

Like every local authority, Somerset Council is facing a tough financial situation. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Director - Regeneration

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Harlow Council has made progress toward its significant transformation. Apply for this job

Harlow District Council