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REORGANISATION
Future Forum: LGR will have 'failed' if frontline services suffer
By Paul Marinko | 19 March 2025
Local government reorganisation (LGR) will be judged a failure if frontline services are negative...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Future Forum: Sector must find its voice
By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025
Local government must speak with a single voice to capitalise on a new-found desire for engagemen...
WELFARE
'Devil in the details' of welfare reform plans, says SIGOMA
By Ann McGauran | 19 March 2025
The ‘devil will be in the details’ of the Government’s proposed reforms to welfare, says the lead...
PEOPLE
Borough bolsters executive team
By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025
Michelle Drewery has been appointed deputy chief executive and section 151 officer, and Mark Park...
REORGANISATION
LGR plans could pose social care threat
By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025
‘Seismic’ changes brought about by local government reorganisation could pose a threat to social ...
POLICY
Spring Statement: No more cash for councils
By Emily Twinch | 19 March 2025
Next week’s Spring Statement will give a flavour of the financial pressures local authorities wil...
WHITEHALL
Ministry urged to improve council finance oversight
By Emily Twinch | 19 March 2025
Whitehall must improve its oversight of council finances after auditors were unable to sign off t...
WELFARE
Councils take role in 'system wide-approach' to employment
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2025
Councils will be called on to help implement the Government’s pledge of employment support for di...
FUNDING
Funding resets should tie in with multi-year settlements, says report
By Ann McGauran | 18 March 2025
Ministers should commit to regular local government funding resets ideally every three years to t...
BIRMINGHAM
Brum rejects independent inquiry call
By Emily Twinch | 17 March 2025
Birmingham City Council has rejected an opposition call for an independent inquiry into the botch...
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Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£100k+ (pay award pending)
Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job
Heads of Service - Cared For/Care Leavers
£76,261 - £88,631
With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job
- All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway
- Mayor steps into chief executive row with Reform UK councillors
- High Court ruling worth 'millions' to councils
- Reform pledges to proritise Green councils for immigration detention centres
- Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers
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