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POLICY AND POLITICS
Peers push back on committee system ban
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2026
Peers have backed the right of councils to use committee systems, including by unitaries created ...
POLITICS
Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents
By Dan Mead | 08 April 2026
Ahead of the May elections, Labour Together has set out a ‘big bang’ package it says will repair ...
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Closing the collaboration gap
By Victor Adebowale | 02 April 2026
Victor Adebowale looks at how to move from rhetoric to reality and make collaboration between loc...
ELECTIONS
Keeping an eye on the election count
By Piali Das Gupta | 31 March 2026
Piali Das Gupta looks ahead to what promises to be a time of great change for local government.
REORGANISATION
LGR: The importance of a clear narrative
By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026
On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibili...
DEVOLUTION
Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
By Dan Peters | 20 March 2026
Opposition politicians have warned the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will fal...
ELECTIONS
Why empowered councils can inspire the electorate
By Sir Bob Neill | 18 March 2026
Devolving more funding is the answer to improving the lacklustre turnout at local elections, says...
DEVOLUTION
Leaders united on devo despite reorg rivalry
By Neil Merrick | 12 March 2026
Council leaders in Hertfordshire have insisted they remain united over devolution despite present...
WALES
Proposals for Welsh council tax referendums
By Dan Peters | 05 March 2026
Conservatives and Reform UK have proposed a requirement for local authorities to hold a referendu...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line
By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give Engli...
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Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Quantity Surveyor
£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually
Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job
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