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09 February 2022
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DEVOLUTION
Extending devolution beyond our city regions is a welcome move
By James Jamieson | 09 February 2022
The Local Government Association has long called for a devolution framework and the White Paper’s...
WHITEHALL
New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention
By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022
Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...
FINANCE
Housing scandals 'embarrassment to sector'
By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022
Poor living conditions uncovered by the media at councils such as Croydon LBC throughout last yea...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Inflation's a concern for councils and residents
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 01 February 2022
Councils and residents are facing severe price rises that will hit the more deprived hardest, say...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA Labour leader claims political 'meddling' in intervention
By Martin Ford | 01 February 2022
Cllr Nick Forbes warned confidence in the current system was being put at risk as a result.
IMMIGRATION
Councils 'in the dark' on Afghan resettlement
By Martin Ford | 01 February 2022
Councils remain ‘in the dark’ about rehousing thousands of Afghan refugees in bridging accommodat...
FINANCE
Staff shortages 'clear and present danger'
By Martin Ford | 31 January 2022
The extent of widespread workforce disruption has been discussed by senior members of the Local G...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Detailed improvement plan for North Kesteven
By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2022
North Kesteven DC has proposed a detailed improvement plan – including sharing more senior manage...
PLANNING
Levelling up: extreme measures
By Dan Peters | 19 January 2022
Dan Peters looks at the list of performance indicators chosen by Government for the Department fo...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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