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POLITICS
Pennycook: Resident resistance won't stop new towns
By Izzy Lepone | 21 July 2025
New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, the housing and planning mini...
FINANCE
Districts sound fair funding alarm
By Martin Ford | 21 July 2025
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has joined inner London boroughs in sounding the alarm over ...
HOUSING
Councils to be handed powers to inspect rented homes without notice
By Joe Lepper | 21 July 2025
Councils are to be given powers to inspect rented homes without providing notice to landlords.
POLITICS
Farage says Reform 'facing obstructionism'
By Dan Peters | 21 July 2025
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused some council officials of obstructing the work of his c...
INTERVENTION
McMahon names Croydon commissioners
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2025
Commissioners have been appointed at Croydon LBC despite protestations from the council’s mayor.
PEOPLE
New interim chief joins London borough
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2025
Paul Martin has been named interim chief executive at Newham LBC.
WORKFORCE
Council first to adopt four-day week after savings
By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025
South Cambridgeshire DC has decided to permanently adopt a four-day week after a 27-month trial i...
FINANCE
'Fastest finger first' funding approach criticised
By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025
The Government’s chosen shift in approach away from competitive bidding has been criticised.
PEOPLE
Luton confirms chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 17 July 2025
Luton BC has appointed Mark Fowler as chief executive.
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Crawley ponders legal response to unitary dismissal
By Dan Peters | 17 July 2025
Crawley BC is considering its next steps, including a potential judicial review, after local gove...
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Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)
Build the future. Shape lives. Lead change. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation
£115k,, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking
We are looking for a strategic leader who can harness the power of technology, data, artificial intelligence and innovation Apply for this job
Service Manager - Corporate Governance Services (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£47,738 - £51,928
Premium jobThis is an exciting time to join our Governance and Corporate Services function. Apply for this job
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Cheshire East faces 'significant' finance risk
- Children's social care inquiry reveals system strain and reform
- LCN warns against bigger unitary councils
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