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TRANSPARENCY
Whitehall thinks its expenditure should be subject to less scrutiny than the local state
By Ian Miller | 16 March 2026
The patriarchal attitude towards councils is shown in Whitehall’s approach to financial transpare...
IMPROVEMENT
Recruitment challenges restricting pace of Sandwell improvement, peers find
By Joe Lepper | 13 March 2026
Recruitment challenges are hindering continued improvement at Sandwell Council, a Local Governmen...
FUTURE FORUM
Future Forum: Councils urged to embrace Total Place
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Councils should seize the opportunity presented by ministers’ renewed interest in Total Place, ac...
DEVOLUTION
Leaders united on devo despite reorg rivalry
By Neil Merrick | 12 March 2026
Council leaders in Hertfordshire have insisted they remain united over devolution despite present...
ASYLUM
Council backlash over asylum reforms
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2026
The Government was this week accused of shifting the burden of supporting asylum seekers to counc...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Action plan to strengthen cohesion
By William Eichler | 10 March 2026
The Government yesterday published an action plan aimed at strengthening community cohesion acros...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Commissioner threatens legal action after censure
By Neil Merrick | 10 March 2026
A police and crime commissioner (PCC) who attended a protest against asylum seekers moving onto h...
HOUSING
Councils fail to collect quarter of rogue landlord fines
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2026
Councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to rogue landlords, data has shown.
SEND
SEND reforms fail to account for transport costs, say MPs
By Lee Peart | 06 March 2026
Government special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms fail to take account of burg...
FINANCE
Council spends £220k sending council tax bills first class
By William Eichler | 05 March 2026
Somerset Council has been forced to spend an extra £220,000 sending out council tax bills first c...
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PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575.
Royal Greenwich is a vibrant borough, with a rich history and diverse community. Apply for this job
Shared Planning Lawyer
Up to £68,506 pa
Premium jobAre you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload Apply for this job
Deputy Team Manager
£52,194 to £55,323 (inclusive of London Weighting)
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. Apply for this job
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