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HOUSING

Housing targets could be reduced for new town areas

By Paul Marinko | 13 January 2026

The Government has indicated councils’ housing targets could be reduced if planned new towns are ...

FINANCE

Districts remain in dark on funding

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2026

Funding certainty lingers on for finance chiefs in district councils, despite the publication of ...

FINANCE

MHCLG faces delays in resolving local audit crisis

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2026

Resolving the crisis in local audit is taking longer than expected, the Ministry for Housing, Com...

POLICY AND POLITICS

'High probability' section 114 warning for Starmer

By Dan Peters | 09 January 2026

North Somerset Council’s leader has warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer there is a ‘high probabili...

FINANCE

Business rates U-turn warning

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2026

A retreat over changes to business rates could impact on the Local Government Finance Settlement,...

FINANCE

Warning of 'strong action' against reckless spending

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2026

Suggestions that the local government finance settlement could disincentivise sound management of...

UNIONS

Union strike to hit Leeds

By Dan Peters | 08 January 2026

Union Unite members who work with people with additional needs are walking out over claims counci...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Staff left reeling after LGA restructure plans

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2026

Local Government Association (LGA) staff face pay cuts of up to £30,000 under modernisation plans.

SCOTLAND

Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor

By Lee Peart | 08 January 2026

A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed dis...

PEOPLE

Manchester adds to leadership team

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2026

Peter Tomlin has been appointed strategic director for adult social services by Manchester City C...

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frederica-diamanta

Foundation Years Lead Advisory Teacher

£50,269 - £53,460

About Us We are a small advisory team working with early years providers to ensure high quality early education and childcare across Oxfordshire. W... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer

£67,236 - £71,223 plus up to a 10% golden hello

We are seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience of providing complex legal advice. Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Maintenance Engineer

£28,598.00 - £31,537.00, Grade 6, 37 hours, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join Wakefield Equipment and Wheelchair Service. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

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