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REORGANISATION
MPs hear sector divisions over reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2025
The size and scale of local authorities following reorganisation has left the sector divided.
REORGANISATION
Minister rejects 'diktat' accusation
By Martin Ford | 20 January 2025
Local government minister Jim McMahon has rebuffed accusations that reorganisation amounts to a ‘...
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...
HOMELESSNESS
Councils to be 'incentivised' to take preventative approach to homelessness
By Martin Ford | 03 December 2024
The Government hopes to ‘incentivise’ local authorities into using funding for homelessness servi...
HOUSING
Government will 'not hesitate' to intervene in planning
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2024
The Government will ‘not hesitate’ to take an interventionist approach to local government in pla...
SEND
MPs sound alarm on SEND deficits
By Martin Ford | 19 November 2024
Deficits in SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) budgets are among the top concerns ...
WHITEHALL
Safeguarding fears raised over Homes for Ukraine scheme
By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022
Senior council officials want greater powers to safeguard Ukrainian refugees amid fears revised n...
FINANCE
Ministers resist calls for further care funding
By Martin Ford | 24 May 2022
Councils should not rely on Government grants to fund social care, ministers have said.
WHITEHALL
Government to strengthen community role in planning
By Paul Marinko | 23 May 2022
The Government has made clear it intends to strengthen the role of communities in new planning le...
WHITEHALL
Social housing Bill 'imminent'
By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2022
Housing minister Eddie Hughes this week insisted the Government would bring forward a social hous...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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