Title
FINANCE
Council tax hikes won't be enough, Hunt warned
By Martin Ford | 16 November 2022
Council tax rises alone will not be enough to bridge the gaping budget shortfalls faced by local ...
FINANCE
District to examine case for borrowing
By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2022
Breckland DC will supply enhanced financial reports to its executive and membership to assess whe...
WHITEHALL
Ministers expected to stick with referendum threshold
By Dan Peters | 08 November 2022
Whitehall officials are not expecting returning local government secretary Michael Gove to make c...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked blackout plans warn people could die
By Dan Peters | 07 November 2022
People could die in an energy blackout as local government services supporting vulnerable people ...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Care inspections could risk councils being 'set up to fail'
04 November 2022
The reintroduction of an inspection regime for adult social care could risk councils being ‘set u...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A 'staggering' number are failing to get social care support, says care chief
02 November 2022
A ‘staggering’ number of people are not getting the care and support they need as requests for he...
WHITEHALL
£40bn of fiscal tightening needed, says think-tank
By Michael Burton | 01 November 2022
At least £40bn of ‘fiscal tightening’ including tax rises such as the restoration of the health a...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
New bullying policy for criticised council
By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022
A council is expected to overhaul its anti-bullying procedures after accusations of officers exer...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brent chief calls time on 40-year career
By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022
Brent LBC chief executive Carolyn Downs is to retire after four decades of public service.
COMMERCIALISM
Evaluating innovation and risk
By Camilla de Bernhardt Lane | 26 October 2022
Camilla de Bernhardt Lane examines the value of scrutinising councils’ financial innovation and c...
Assistant Chief Executive
UP TO £190,000
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can bring together HR, Legal, Strategy, Digital and Communications Apply for this job
Executive Director of Environment and Place
UP TO £190,000
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can bring together HR, Legal, Strategy, Digital and Communications Apply for this job
Director of Children’s Services
£136,250 to £155,439 per annum
You will lead across education, SEND, safeguarding and early help, while helping drive wider organisational transformation and financial resilience. Apply for this job
Assistant Chief Executive
UP TO £190,000
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can bring together HR, Legal, Strategy, Digital and Communications Apply for this job
Executive Director of Environment and Place
UP TO £190,000
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader who can bring together HR, Legal, Strategy, Digital and Communications Apply for this job
Director of Children’s Services
£136,250 to £155,439 per annum
You will lead across education, SEND, safeguarding and early help, while helping drive wider organisational transformation and financial resilience. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
