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FINANCE
Could the beating stick be used to point out councils' efficiencies?
By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2024
While local government focuses on the stick used to beat it, where is the carrot?, asks Heather J...
FINANCE
LGA: Care Act hope has faded
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2024
Only around two thirds of councils are confident of being able to meet all their legal duties und...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Four councils continue to dodge corporate peer challenge
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2024
Four councils could be at risk of Government intervention as they dig in over not undergoing a co...
SOLACE
Don't squeeze out the trust
By Gavin Jones | 13 May 2024
The sector had a responsibility to speak out against a national newspaper article that turned dat...
DATA
The time for answers
By Cllr Shaun Davies | 07 May 2024
Last week, The Times used Oflog data to produce league tables, realising local government’s fears...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: Killian lobbied to halt work with watchdog
By Dan Peters | 07 May 2024
Sector figures have been lobbied to withdraw engagement and co-operation with the local governmen...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Newham promises 'relationship reset' after concerns
By Mark Conrad | 03 May 2024
Newham LBC has promised a ‘relationship reset’ following claims a ‘culture of mistrust’ had devel...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Angry LGA leaders write to Gove over Oflog league table story
By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024
The Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) ‘lack of action to correct misleading information’ in r...
FINANCE
Gauging the benefit of productivity plans
By Abdool Kara | 30 April 2024
At the least the new Government requirement for productivity plans will give a platform for autho...
HUMAN RESOURCES
The key to a sustainable workforce
By Mark Bearn | 23 April 2024
At a time when candidates are in high demand and often can call the shots, a well-defined employe...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
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