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ELECTIONS
Why did Labour core voters turn to Farage not Robespierre?
By Michael Burton | 21 September 2016
The movement of core Labour voters to the far right puts new pressure on local politicians across the country, says Michael Burton
HEALTH
Chiefs fear fiscal meltdown ahead
By Sam Clayden | 25 May 2016
Chief executives have predicted a bleak future for local government, with more than half (56%) fe...
PLANNING
Queen's Speech 2016: MPs to reassert power over peers
By Dan Peters | 18 May 2016
The power of MPs in the House of Commons could be strengthened under plans announced in today’s Q...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Labour keeps control of key councils
By Dan Peters | 05 May 2016
Labour has managed to keep control of more council seats than the Conservatives, according to the...
ELECTIONS
Corbyn: Labour will not lose council seats in local elections
By Thomas Bridge | 04 May 2016
Jeremy Corbyn has vowed Labour will not lose any council seat at this week’s elections, following...
BUSINESS
Organisational design is key
By Julie Towers | 13 January 2016
At this time of year we often reflect on the year gone by, writes Julie Towers.
FINANCE
Don't look back in anger?
By Thomas Bridge | 22 December 2015
From budget cuts and devolution to the refugee crisis and post-election shake-ups, local governme...
ELECTIONS
MPs reject giving 16-17 year olds vote in local elections
By Thomas Bridge | 18 November 2015
Young people aged 16 an 17 will not be allowed to vote in local elections, after MPs rejected low...
GENERAL ELECTION 2015
Council to improve election process following report
By Jamie Hailstone | 03 November 2015
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has pledged to introduce a raft of improvements, following the public...
FINANCE
Draw power from the people
By Jonathan Carr-West | 06 October 2015
In all political parties it can be difficult to get the leadership to recognise that local govern...
WHITEHALL
Cameron: Every school should become an academy
By Jamie Hailstone | 17 August 2015
Prime minister David Cameron has said he wants every school in the country to be able to leave lo...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
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- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Engineering Team Manager (Network Co-ordination)
£53,460 - £56,732 per annum
Premium jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council. Apply for this job
Joint Chief Planning Officer
£85,456 - £92,027
Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
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