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HIGHWAYS

Councils risk losing funding under new pothole performance rules

By William Eichler | 14 April 2026

Local highway authorities in England face losing up to a third of their roads funding if they can...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack

By William Eichler | 14 April 2026

The chief executive of Lancashire CC has apologised for the authority's role in the systemic fail...

ELECTIONS

Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

Reform UK will contest all but two wards in May’s local elections, more than any other party.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Greens focus on housing as campaign launched

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2026

The Green Party has launched its 2026 local elections campaign with a focus on tackling the housi...

HIGHWAYS

Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row

By William Eichler | 13 April 2026

North Yorkshire Council has threatened to take legal action against York and North Yorkshire mayo...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Torbay Council and NHS end social care partnership over costs

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

A social care agreement between Torbay Council and the NHS has broken down over financial concern...

INTERVENTION

Council receives first record-keeping watchdog warning

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

A watchdog has intervened after Perth and Kinross Council was found to have abolished a director-...

PEOPLE

LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2026

Tributes have been paid to the first chair of the Local Government Association (LGA), Lord Jeremy...

PLANNING

Building Safety Regulator launches improvement plan

By Paul Marinko | 10 April 2026

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has announced an improvement plan to speed up remediation wor...

COUNCIL TAX

Council tax revaluation urged

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2026

The Government has been urged to carry out a council tax revaluation as part of a simplification ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service - Highways and Transportation

£77,899

Premium jobWe are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Service – Highways & Transportation Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Education

£135,398 to £175,519 (3 days per week on site)

Leading Collaboration. Strengthening Trust. Improving Outcomes

Birmingham City Council

Executive Director of Prosperity and Place

£148,775 - £159,480

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Prosperity and Place Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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