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Local government seeks SEND deficit clarity ahead of Budget
AUTUMN BUDGET

Local government seeks SEND deficit clarity ahead of Budget

By Martin Ford | 22 October 2026

Local government has called for clarity on deficits arising from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in next week’s Budget.

AUTUMN BUDGET

Autumn Budget must provide the financial stability councils need

By Chris Cooke | 19 October 2026

Writing ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget, chair of SIGOMA mayor Chris Cooke says councils need ...

CORE CITIES UK

Core Cities UK: We want to build on common ground to shape a strong urban alliance

By Cllr Liam Robinson | 08 October 2026

An urban dinner during the Labour Party conference reinforced how much common ground exists betwe...

SIGOMA

Unlocking overlooked cities' potential

By Cllr Nadine Peatfield | 14 September 2026

Investing in Britain’s unsung cities is key to driving national growth, says vice chair of SIGOMA...

DEVOLUTION

Power must be matched by funding if devolution is to deliver

By Cllr Graham Morgan | 11 August 2026

Graham Morgan argues that devolution's promise will only be delivered if new powers for local lea...

SIGOMA

Maintaining momentum for SIGOMA members under a new government

By Cllr Andrew Husband | 22 July 2026

As the new Prime Minister starts to present his political vision, vice-chair of SIGOMA Cllr Andre...

SIGOMA

A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?

By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026

With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Gro...

SIGOMA

New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter

By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026

The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.

SIGOMA

Mapping the road ahead

By Chris Cooke | 26 May 2026

Mayor of Middlesbrough Chris Cooke says that at a time of political change, SIGOMA’s role as a co...

SIGOMA

From spreadsheets to services: How Fair Funding is starting to reach communities

By Sally Jameson | 09 April 2026

Having worked hard to secure the Fair Funding Settlement, the responsibility now is to show clear...

SIGOMA

OBR warns pressures on council finances remain

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 13 March 2026

While the Local Government Finance Settlement represents a welcome step towards fixing local auth...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Major Projects

MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum

You will lead the Council's major capital projects, planned maintenance, refurbishment and decarbonisation schemes. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Head of Compliance, Maintenance and Facilities Management

G 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum

You'll deliver our statutory corporate landlord responsibilities across all corporate buildings Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Head of Property, Strategy and Estates

MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum

You'll develop our strategic asset review, embed a Corporate Landlord Model and lead acquisitions, disposals and commercially sensitive negotiations. Apply for this job

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