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WHITEHALL
National Insurance devolution call
By Dan Peters | 10 May 2024
A ‘small share’ of around 5% of locally-generated National Insurance (NI) revenue should be devol...
FINANCE
Fresh Right to Buy devolution call
By Mark Conrad | 10 May 2024
Calls to devolve England’s Right to Buy policy are gathering momentum, with a centre-left think-t...
ELECTIONS
After the election, beware of needless reshuffles
By Heather Jameson | 07 May 2024
Heather Jameson says senior council officers now face a new challenge: 'turning towards new, ener...
WHITEHALL
Councils frustrated by Whitehall siloes, says chief
By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024
Whitehall’s siloed approach to city centre renewal has led to ‘real frustration’ from councils, s...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: Killian lobbied to halt work with watchdog
By Dan Peters | 07 May 2024
Sector figures have been lobbied to withdraw engagement and co-operation with the local governmen...
ELECTIONS
Sunak faces his countdown
By Duncan Flynn | 07 May 2024
Duncan Flynn says the clock is ticking very loudly for Rishi Sunak and he’s struggling to find th...
WHITEHALL
Re-elected Burnham calls for Right to Buy suspension powers
By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024
Greater Manchester’s re-elected mayor has called for powers to suspend Right to Buy on new homes ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local funding reform key to growth agenda, says report
By Martin Ford | 03 May 2024
The next government must relinquish centralised control to realise ambitions for growth, a report...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Newham promises 'relationship reset' after concerns
By Mark Conrad | 03 May 2024
Newham LBC has promised a ‘relationship reset’ following claims a ‘culture of mistrust’ had devel...
FINANCE
Election timetable means councils face race against time
By Mark Conrad | 03 May 2024
Councils’ next finance settlement may have to be announced before a Spending Review amid ‘extreme...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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