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POLICY
Pushing ahead on performance
By Jason Lowther | 25 September 2024
Jason Lowther says Oflog must operate with a high degree of independence and transparency if it i...
IMPROVEMENT
When the letter drops
By Graham Farrant | 19 September 2024
Graham Farrant charts BCP Council’s journey to overcoming the challenges of being issued with a B...
IMPROVEMENT
Peers find 'blurred' responsibilities between officers and members
By Emily Twinch | 16 September 2024
Ashfield DC must resolve issues with the ‘blurred’ responsibilities of members and officers, a re...
IMPROVEMENT
EXCLUSIVE: More than one in three have not published corporate or finance peer challenge in last five years
By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024
The new Government this week came under pressure to take a stronger line on councils that put off...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Cheshire East served with improvement notice
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024
The Government has issued an improvement notice to Cheshire East Council’s children’s services.
FINANCE
The first steps back
By Heather Jameson | 01 August 2024
Heather Jameson speaks to interim chief Andrew Travers about the current state of local governmen...
AUDIT
Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports
By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024
Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights t...
IMPROVEMENT
Intervention shift signalled with plans to boost watchdog
By By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2024
The new Government is to change its tone on local government intervention – with a possible push ...
IMPROVEMENT
Leader resigns after section 114 warning
By William Eichler | 18 July 2024
The leader of Cheshire East Council resigned yesterday ahead of a vote of no confidence after a r...
FUTURE VISION
Radical thinking for real solutions
By Rob Miller | 17 July 2024
Rob Miller argues councils need to remember their innovative past and sets out his five crucial s...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
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