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LONDON COUNCILS
Councils need funding certainty
By Cllr Darren Rodwell | 05 October 2021
London’s local services face pressures of up to £2bn over the Spending Review period, says Cllr D...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Government advisers press for funding overhaul
By Martin Ford | 22 September 2021
The body charged with advising ministers on infrastructure has said competitive funding pots shou...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Streamlining funding – the common sense approach
By Bridget Rosewell | 19 September 2021
Streamlining the current host of funding streams into just two would be a more sensible way of le...
THIRD SECTOR
Acting together on climate change
By Molly Hogg | 07 September 2021
Molly Hogg explains why local authorities should collaborate with community groups to tackle clim...
TRANSPORT
On the buses
31 August 2021
While Diary loves spending time in London, sometimes in the rush-hour crush getting as far away a...
WHITEHALL
Westminster accused of Scottish 'power grab'
By Martin Ford | 25 August 2021
A minister has suggested the UK Government could bypass Edinburgh to work with councils on infras...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
School transport contractor axed over safeguarding concerns
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Birmingham City Council said the contract had been terminated following a breach of terms.
FINANCE
Funding cuts after councils remove cycling schemes
By Martin Ford | 02 August 2021
Councils are facing reductions in Government funding after removing active travel cycling schemes.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Reaching net zero will be delivered at the local level
By Andrew Carter | 26 July 2021
While the Government has set a national goal, reaching net zero – and the changes that need to be...
WHITEHALL
A plan for rail that falls short
By Marcus Johns | 07 July 2021
Marcus Johns says the Government's long-delayed plan for rail plan is 'opaque on the role of devo...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
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