Title
SCRUTINY
Effective politicians are comfortable in their own skin
By Claire Kober | 10 May 2023
Good political outcomes are not secured by alpha males exerting brute force and iron willpower, s...
PAY
'Widespread industrial action' warning
By Dan Peters | 10 May 2023
Trade union Unite has warned the Scottish Government and employers there ‘could be widespread ind...
WHITEHALL
Ministers accused of undermining Government hotels pledge
By Mark Conrad | 10 May 2023
Levelling up ministers have been accused of undermining Government plans to end hotel use for asy...
FINANCE
LGA warns planning fees hike is no panacea
By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023
Increasing planning fees across the board will not fix problems in the system, the Government has...
FINANCE
Ministers to push ahead with building safety levy plans
By Dan Peters | 09 May 2023
Ministers are to push ahead with plans that will pile fresh tax collecting burdens on English cou...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Ofsted finds 'serious failures' at South Tyneside
By Dan Peters | 09 May 2023
Ofsted inspectors have graded South Tyneside Council’s children’s services inadequate after alert...
WHITEHALL
Pension leaders outline infrastructure investment plans
By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023
Further Government commitment to levelling up would boost investment in infrastructure, pension l...
BUSINESS
Harris calls for 'radical' solutions to audit backlog
By Dan Peters | 09 May 2023
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) new boss of local audit has said ‘nothing is off the tabl...
PEOPLE
Hall to retire as New Local chair
By Martin Ford | 09 May 2023
Chair of the New Local think-tank Donna Hall is to step down from the role.
ELECTIONS
An out-of-the-ordinary election
By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 May 2023
Jonathan Carr-West says successive administrations have weakened local government: starving it of...
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£71,202 - £77,495 per annum
Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
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