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DEVOLUTION
Who would bet against the number of councils dropping further?
By Abdool Kara | 24 October 2024
Unless there is unexpected largesse in the chancellor’s autumn statement, who will bet against th...
WALES
Welsh councils facing £559m budget pressure
By Paul Marinko | 11 October 2024
Welsh councils face budget pressures of around £559m next year, the sector’s umbrella organisatio...
HOUSING
Homelessness surge driving councils' housing costs
By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024
Councils face an increase in temporary accommodation costs of 33% resulting from a surge in homel...
ASYLUM
Thinking global while acting local
By Heather Jameson | 03 October 2024
Local government may be exceptional at understanding the local community, adept at pivoting to me...
HOUSING
Supporting children and families by commissioning for outcomes
By Javeed Khan | 19 September 2024
Grosvenor Hart Homes is pairing affordable housing and outcome-led support to transform children’...
POLICY
Councils raise concerns over early prisoner release
By Dan Peters | 18 September 2024
Local authorities in some of the most deprived areas have raised concerns about the Government’s ...
HOUSING
Councils spend record £1bn on temporary accommodation
By William Eichler | 30 August 2024
English councils spent a record £1bn on temporary accommodation for homeless households last year...
ASYLUM
Lifting the asylum limbo
By Martin Ford | 28 August 2024
Martin Ford looks at the action the new Government is taking to get a grip on the asylum system, ...
HOMELESSNESS
Squaring the housing need circle
By Abdool Kara | 23 August 2024
Councils not planning to meet today’s housing need, let alone that of generations to come, are no...
HOMELESSNESS
United call following homelessness surge
By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024
The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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Communities Locality Lead
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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
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- 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'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
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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