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PEOPLE
Hartlepool announces chief executive
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026
Matt Wilton is to join Hartlepool BC as chief executive.
HOUSING
Government boosts incentive for councils to build homes
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
Councils are to be freed up to build and manage up to 1,000 homes without having to open a Housin...
LGA
Killian takes 'unexpected leave' from LGA
By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2026
Local Government Association chief Joanna Killian has taken ‘unexpected leave’ amid the ongoing s...
COHESION
Rising community tensions say council chiefs
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tens...
INTERVENTION
Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026
Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.
RECRUITMENT
Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief
By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026
Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...
HOUSING
London's affordable housing failing to keep pace with need
By William Eichler | 27 January 2026
The capital's affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite investment, acc...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
CCN: Funding for adult social care pay to fall short by £350m
By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026
Government funding for plans to tackle low pay in adult social care will fall short by around £35...
SEND
Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms
By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026
The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...
FAIR FUNDING
CCN: Counties and rural unitaries short changed compared to mets
By Joe Lepper | 23 January 2026
Government funding for counties and rural unitaries over the next three years will only meet 2p o...
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- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Peers push back on committee system ban
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- EXCLUSIVE: Two unions reject pay offer
Building Control Manager
Circa £59k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
Circa £59k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
Circa £59k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job
- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Peers push back on committee system ban
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- EXCLUSIVE: Two unions reject pay offer
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