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PLANNING
Gove attacks four-day week 'nonsense' in conference speech
By Martin Ford | 03 October 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove delivered a speech to the Conservative Party Conference l...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Newcastle chief admits corporate plan delay
By Mark Conrad | 03 October 2023
Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has told local spending watchdogs the authority’s overdu...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Chief recruitment halted
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2023
The leaders of Bromsgrove DC and Redditch BC have decided to halt the recruitment process for a n...
WHITEHALL
LGA seeks assessment over mental health withdrawal cost
By Mark Conrad | 02 October 2023
The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking an assessment of how cash saved when police att...
WHITEHALL
Government announces 20mph review
By Chris Ames | 02 October 2023
The Government has announced plans to discourage English local authorities from bringing in 20mph...
DATA
The sound of overstretched elastic bands snapping?
By Blair McPherson | 02 October 2023
The budget setting process provides an insight into how sensitivity to the political undercurrent...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Select committee looks to launch financial distress inquiry
By Dan Peters | 29 September 2023
Senior local government figures have been approached to give evidence as MPs consider launching a...
FIRE SAFETY
Kensington & Chelsea launches standards drawn up with residents
By Ann McGauran | 28 September 2023
Kensington and Chelsea LBC has become the first council to publish service standards co-designed ...
WHITEHALL
Home Office warned over asylum targets
By Mark Conrad | 26 September 2023
Councils have warned the Home Office not to impose unrealistic targets for asylum and resettlemen...
WHITEHALL
Pension consultants ramp up opposition to pooling reforms
By Dan Peters | 25 September 2023
Council pension consultants have intensified opposition to Whitehall’s plan for a single model fo...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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