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Qualifications likely for housing directors amid Gove push
By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023
Council housing directors are likely to be expected to gain an ‘appropriate’ qualification after ...
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Children's social worker numbers drop for first time since 2017
By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023
The Government has been urged to act after official figures showed the number of children’s socia...
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Conservative 'darling' interviewed
By Paul Marinko | 23 February 2023
The latest Our World is Local podcast features an interview with the leader of Stoke-on-Trent Cit...
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Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley
By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...
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Bed blocking down by just 3% a month on from £250m plan
By Paul Marinko | 22 February 2023
The Government’s £250m initiative to speed up hospital discharges reduced the number of bed block...
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LGA-backed coalition in fresh plea for Government leisure support
By Dan Peters | 22 February 2023
A coalition including the Local Government Association (LGA) has written to Prime Minister Rishi ...
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Gove reaches for the stars
21 February 2023
Has communities secretary Michael Gove found just the man to solve the Government’s levelling up ...
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There is real opportunity for big reforms
By Jessica Studdert | 21 February 2023
Jessica Studdert says it can be hard to be optimistic about the national Government machine's abi...
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The problem with over-reach
By Patrick Diamond | 21 February 2023
Patrick Diamond examines the continuing dysfunctionality at the centre that is holding back Engli...
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Survey throws doubt on prompt energy bill help
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2023
Seven in 10 councils do not expect to be able to dole out a key winter energy bill grant until th...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands 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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