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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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- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Call for developers to be hit with stick
- DCN rebrands to Local Councils Network amid reorganisation
- The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real
Director of Policy, Strategy and Engagement
Competitive
Rotherham is a borough with momentum and a clear plan for the future Apply for this job
Head of Finance and Performance
Up to £73,366 per annum plus benefits
Premium jobJoin Berneslai Homes as Head of Finance and Performance to drive strategy, assurance and value to support thriving communities. Apply for this job
Elections Manager
£55,296 - £60,286 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for an Elections Manager to join us! Apply for this job
- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Call for developers to be hit with stick
- DCN rebrands to Local Councils Network amid reorganisation
- The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real
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