EXCLUSIVE: Former minister raises concerns over standards reform
POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Former minister raises concerns over standards reform

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024

Former local government minister Bob Neill has expressed concerns over proposed reforms that could allow the suspension of councillors who violate codes of conduct.

PEOPLE

Gray will not be new regions envoy

By Dan Peters | 12 November 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Sue Gray will not take up a role as envoy to ...

FINANCE

Swindon facing 'existential' financial crisis

By Paul Marinko | 11 November 2024

Swindon BC is ‘facing a burning financial platform’ this year with cost pressures of around £9m b...

FINANCE

The half billion pound question

By By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2024

Despite Whitehall assurances of protection from rising employers’ National Insurance Contribution...

IMPROVEMENT

Counties delay peer challenges

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024

English county councils appear to be putting off inviting peer challenges from the Local Governme...

SOCIAL CARE

Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024

Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National...

IMPROVEMENT

Peers urge chief to intervene in planning service

By Dan Peters | 04 November 2024

Tandridge DC’s chief executive David Ford needs to intervene to sort out the council’s planning s...

FIRE SAFETY

NAO: 60% of buildings with flammable cladding still not identified

By William Eichler | 04 November 2024

Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified seven years on from t...

POLITICS

Budget: Reeves attempts to drive up affordable homes

By William Eichler | 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a raft of measures to tackle the ‘desperate lack of afford...

FINANCE

More 'unpalatable' decisions ahead, says finance chief

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024

A sector finance expert has warned councils will have to continue making ‘unpalatable’ decisions.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Rayner paves the way for standards

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has paved the way for a return to remote meetings and giving ...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director (Community & Regeneration focus)

Highly Competitive Salary

Harlow Council are embarking on a journey of significant transformation Apply for this job

Harlow District Council

Managing Director

Highly Competitive Salary

Harlow Council are embarking on a journey of significant transformation Apply for this job

Harlow District Council

Assistant Director of Commissioning

£92,223 - £112,283 per annum

Sutton is a vibrant and diverse borough, home to 210,000 residents, and known for its open spaces and outstanding schools. Apply for this job

Sutton London Borough Council