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FINANCE

Report finds 'optimism bias' in council projections

By Neil Merrick | 30 March 2026

Brighton and Hove city councillors were guilty of ‘optimism bias’ in forecasting the popularity o...

ELECTIONS

Chief executive defends by-election integrity

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026

Manchester City Council chief executive Tom Stannard has defended the ‘integrity’ of last month’s...

PEOPLE

Unitary council names permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026

Sharon Wroot has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of North East Lincolnshire Council.

HOUSING

Half of approved homes remain unbuilt, council leaders say

By William Eichler | 30 March 2026

Only 52% of homes granted planning permission since 2012-13 have actually been completed, data fr...

FINANCE

Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape

By Martin Ford | 26 March 2026

Regions will have their Whitehall grant cut if they want to grab a share of national taxation und...

HOMELESSNESS

Increasing homelessness blamed for council company failure

By Joe Lepper | 26 March 2026

London Councils has blamed ‘increased homelessness rates’ for the failure of a company formed to ...

HOUSING

Reed moves to speed up London's housebuilding

By Paul Marinko | 26 March 2026

The housing secretary has written to the capital’s council leaders outlining plans to fast-track ...

REORGANISATION

Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 26 March 2026

Essex CC is looking to mount a legal challenge to the Government's decision to reorganise the cou...

HOUSING

EXCLUSIVE: Rising temporary accommodation bill fuelled by B&B exodus

By Dan Peters | 26 March 2026

The amount of money spent by councils in the capital on the most expensive type of emergency temp...

PEOPLE

Hertfordshire hires executive director

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2026

Hertfordshire CC’s interim executive director for adult care services, Helen Maneuf, has been awa...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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