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Reform dismisses surge in council contract values
OUTSOURCING

Reform dismisses surge in council contract values

By Martin Ford | 16 December 2025

Reform UK has dismissed an analysis showing the value of contracts signed by councils it controls has almost doubled since May compared to last year.

PROCUREMENT

Creating winning Partnerships with the sector

By Heather Jameson | 04 December 2025

Introducing Assure3C, a new structured process for strategically managing service contracts.

PROCUREMENT

Good Contract Management: The Foundation for Economic Growth and Value

By Rekha Thawrani | 04 December 2025

Good contract management is fundamental to place-shaping, enabling local authorities to deliver t...

PROCUREMENT

Navigating the new procurement landscape

By Jonathan Werran | 16 October 2025

A Localis study puts forward a series of recommendations on how councils can make the most of the...

REORGANISATION

LGR: What is on your pre-decision to-do list?

By Nic Fell | 16 October 2025

Doing work now will ultimately deliver a smoother and more successful transition, writes Nic Fell.

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation contracts reach £3.4m

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2025

Councils have awarded contracts worth £3.4m since the start of the year as part of local governme...

PROCUREMENT

Council cancels IT upgrade after delays

By William Eichler | 28 August 2025

Norwich City Council has abandoned its planned IT system upgrade following repeated delays.

OUTSOURCING

Outsourcing spend up by 10%

By Emily Twinch | 08 July 2025

The amount English local authorities shelled out on outside suppliers went up 10% last year compa...

DIGITAL

Bristol Greens yet to act on Fujitsu contract

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025

Bristol City Council’s Green administration has yet to act on a controversial multi-million pound...

FINANCE

National Insurance compensation allocations 'sensible'

By Dan Peters | 04 February 2025

The Government’s approach to distributing compensation to councils for higher National Insurance ...

FINANCE

Local government: a case of Budget blues or burdens?

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2024

With Labour now over the hurdle of its first Budget, local government has plenty to contemplate a...

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Assistant Director Children’s Partnerships and Sufficiency

£100,545 to £111,533 plus relocation support  

North Yorkshire is England’s largest county and a beautiful, vibrant place to live and work. Apply for this job

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South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils

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Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. Apply for this job

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