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SOCIAL CARE
Blueprint document sets out changes to ICB functions
By Lee Peart | 07 May 2025
A blueprint document has set out changes to ICB functions with a number being transferred to neig...
PAY
Union to ballot on national strike action
By Martin Ford | 07 May 2025
Trade union GMB has recommended its members reject the pay offer from council employers.
FINANCE
McMahon: End to 'shaming' preventing bankruptcies
By Martin Ford | 07 May 2025
An end to ‘public shaming’ of councils has helped stem the tide of section 114s, local government...
ASYLUM
Reform threaten legal action to close migrant hotels
By Paul Marinko | 06 May 2025
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf has vowed councils controlled by the party would launch legal action...
POLITICS
Reform UK 'faces serious challenges'
By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025
Experts have warned Reform UK faces serious challenges after winning the two latest mayoral posit...
POLITICS
Warning over increased number of NOC councils
By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025
A law firm has warned of the implications for the sector after the number of councils with no ove...
ELECTIONS
Mayors elected with lowest ever vote share
By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025
A change in the voting system to first-past-the-post for mayors meant they were voted in with the...
POLITICS
Reform UK urged to take responsibilities seriously
By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025
Prominent sector leaders this week called on incoming Reform UK councillors to take their respons...
FINANCE
Burnham admits Crossrail funding 'mistake'
By Martin Ford | 06 May 2025
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he regrets not implementing land value capture as ...
SKILLS
Skills England 'needs time to prove itself'
By Emily Twinch | 06 May 2025
The agency created by the Government to boost post-16 skills in England needs at least a year to ...
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Finance Development Accountant
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LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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