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DEVOLUTION
Concern over areas 'left behind' by devolution
By Martin Ford | 08 July 2025
Angela Rayner has rebutted concerns from Labour MPs that areas are being left behind in the race ...
OUTSOURCING
Outsourcing spend up by 10%
By Emily Twinch | 08 July 2025
The amount English local authorities shelled out on outside suppliers went up 10% last year compa...
PEOPLE
District makes chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 08 July 2025
West Lindsey DC has announced its next chief executive.
LGA CONFERENCE
Asylum minister admits information sharing 'no longer fit for purpose'
By Martin Ford | 07 July 2025
A Home Office minister has pledged to be more open with councils after agreeing the department’s ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Changes agreed to strengthen LGA governance
By Dan Peters | 07 July 2025
The Labour-led Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed changes to ‘strengthen governance’ t...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA: Eliminating conflict between councils and combined authorities unrealistic
By Joe Lepper | 07 July 2025
Eliminating conflict between councils and mayoral combined authorities (MCA) is unrealistic, the ...
REORGANISATION
Three Essex unitaries 'strikes right balance'
By Dan Peters | 07 July 2025
Three unitary councils ‘strikes the right balance’ for Essex, the leader of the county council, K...
PAY
Employers urged to better 3.2% pay offer
By Dan Peters | 04 July 2025
Trade unions Unison, GMB and Unite have written to local government employers urging them to bett...
HOUSING
Pennycook confirms fresh Right to Buy restrictions
By Emily Twinch | 04 July 2025
Tenants of newly built social homes will not be able to buy their homes through Right to Buy (RtB...
HR
Job applications rise amid four-day working week trial
By William Eichler | 04 July 2025
The number of applications for jobs rose by more than 120% since South Cambridgeshire DC started ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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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