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REORGANISATION
There's no clear mandate for mega-councils
By By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 07 March 2025
Taxpayers' interests would be better served by not rushing reorganisation, says Sam Chapman-Allen.
REORGANISATION
Social care disaggregation cost could hit £500m a year, CCN claims
By Dan Peters | 07 March 2025
The annual recurring cost of splitting up and duplicating county council social care services int...
REORGANISATION
Making disruption work
By Dr Simon Kaye | 06 March 2025
The prize from local government reorganisation should not just be a ‘tidier map’ but a system bui...
POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Stretched capacity slows pace of reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2025
Small unitary councils are to be spared reorganisation until the map has been redrawn in two-tier...
REORGANISATION
Small unitaries: A dilemma for another day
By Heather Jameson | 06 March 2025
We should not be surprised the Government has yet to turn its attention to reorganising small uni...
DEVOLUTION
Defending devolution
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2025
Devolution and reorganisation has dominated headlines and topped the agenda for many councils in ...
FINANCE
Funding: That is the question
By Rob Whiteman | 05 March 2025
Making the sector more financially resilient is a more crucial issue than reorganisation, says Ro...
DEVOLUTION
Cornwall rejection fails to stop strategic authority plan
By Joe Lepper | 04 March 2025
Plymouth is expected to join Devon and Torbay's combined authority but the trio has been rebuffed...
GOVERNANCE
Governance under strain
By Graeme McDonald | 04 March 2025
'Holding on to our professional integrity, seeking the advice and support of trusted colleagues, ...
REORGANISATION
Call for reorganisation clarity
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2025
The Government has been urged to provide more clarity on reorganisation proposals.
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
£114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
£114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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