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WHITEHALL
The begging bowl approach has run its course
By Andrew Carter | 18 April 2023
Competition for funding for local projects is no substitute for a clear strategy that makes choic...
WHITEHALL
Gove accused of treading on 'Department for Transport's toes'
By Chris Ames | 11 April 2023
Communities secretary Michael Gove has been accused of ‘treading on the Department for Transport’...
WHITEHALL
Oflog 'could help strengthen local government accountability'
By Dan Peters | 06 April 2023
The executive Mayor of beleaguered Croydon has suggested the Government’s new local government wa...
REORGANISATION
Lincolnshire districts back unitary idea
By Ann McGauran | 28 March 2023
A partnership of three district councils has backed the idea of becoming a unitary to help secure...
ENVIRONMENT
Councils to get more powers over anti-social behaviour
By Martin Ford | 27 March 2023
Councils will be handed extra powers alongside increased accountability for tackling anti-social ...
ELECTIONS
Gove plays down voter ID concerns
By Martin Ford | 24 March 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has brushed off fears of gaps in data collection on voter...
DATA
Oflog is likely to keep meeting serious opposition
By Mo Baines | 21 March 2023
The fear within the Oflog proposals is that this will become just another box-ticking exercise - ...
AUDIT
If Oflog is the solution what is the question?
By Chris White | 14 March 2023
Chris White looks at the role of the Office for Local Government, arguing that if it is a return ...
HOUSING
London boroughs taken to task over housing failings
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2023
Haringey and Lambeth LBCs have pledged to take action to address housing shortcomings.
BUSINESS
LGPS consultants accused of 'group-think'
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2023
An independent expert has accused the big consultants of ‘group-think’ as he called for more Loca...
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Competitive Salary
If you share that attitude and have the skills and experience to deliver, you could be our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Strategic Leads
£87,249 to £95,382
Premium jobAs a Strategic Lead, you will play a central role in the next phase of this journey. We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring leaders Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- The route out of EFS
- Local government reorganisation: Keeping services options open
- Calls for all councils to develop unique place-based growth plans
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
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