FINANCE

Medway effective bankruptcy 'very likely'

By William Eichler | 22 September 2023

It is ‘very likely’ that Medway Council will be forced to issue a section 114, a report has warned.

WHITEHALL

Screeching U-turn on waste proposals

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2023

The Government has claimed it is scrapping its ‘top-down approach’ on recycling while still ensur...

FINANCE

Birmingham issues second section 114 notice

By Heather Jameson | 21 September 2023

Birmingham City Council has issued a second section 114 notice as it has failed to come up with a...

WHITEHALL

Bentley insists level two devolution 'best option' for county

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2023

Essex CC’s Conservative leader Kevin Bentley has insisted that a level two devolution deal is the...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Guildford and Waverley chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 21 September 2023

The joint chief executive of Guildford and Waverley BCs, Tom Horwood, has announced he is to stan...

ENVIRONMENT

Environmental regulations holding back housebuilding

By Martin Ford | 21 September 2023

Laws such as those requiring nutrient neutrality in housing developments have resulted in ‘effect...

FINANCE

Cash-strapped councils forced to sell £15bn of assets

By William Eichler | 21 September 2023

About 75,000 assets worth £15bn have been sold by cash-strapped English councils since 2010, acco...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Mental health top reason for social care absences

By Paul Marinko | 20 September 2023

New research has claimed mental health and stress is the most common reason for social care staff...

FINANCE

London council calls for power to impose overnight levy

By Ellie Ames | 20 September 2023

Westminster City Council has called on the Government to enable local authorities to tax tourists.

CULTURE

Councillors face the music

19 September 2023

Is there anything more Australian than a room full of councillors all playing Waltzing Matilda us...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Change

Upto £80,468

This role will Lead and manage large-scale transformation projects across the council. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Repairs & Maintenance

Up to £130,000

We are working with Lampton Services, a company wholly owned by the Borough of Hounslow Apply for this job

Lampton Group

Assistant Director of Operations, Adult Social Care

£95,400 - £106,008

As a highly credible and skilled practitioner, you will have considerable experience of leading and delivering adult services Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council