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POLICY AND POLITICS
Cleverly backs pro-density housing report
By Dan Peters | 23 December 2025
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has backed a report by think-tank Policy Exchange that ca...
STEVE REED
Reed says councils should not be offering 'full-time pay for part-time work'
By Dan Peters | 22 December 2025
Local authorities should not be offering full-time pay for part-time work, communities secretary ...
DEVOLUTION
Swindon joins Thames Valley devolution bid
By Paul Marinko | 19 December 2025
Councils across the Thames Valley have formally submitted an expression of interest to government...
DEVOLUTION
Call for devolved capital budgets
By Martin Ford | 19 December 2025
A revised Green Book will not be a panacea for shifting investment outside south-east England, a ...
NET ZERO
Whitehall sets up virtual meetings to clarify councils' net zero roles
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 19 December 2025
Whitehall has formed a virtual working group with local government officers to provide ‘clarity’ ...
PLANNING
Royal Assent for Planning and Infrastructure Bill
By Martin Ford | 19 December 2025
Legislation to bring in a raft of changes to the planning system has officially received Royal As...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Opposition leader refuses to sign 'NDA' over £10m payment
By Dan Peters | 19 December 2025
An opposition leader has refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in return for being tol...
ELECTIONS
Elections could be postponed in reorganisation areas
By Martin Ford | 18 December 2025
Councils undergoing local government reorganisation (LGR) could see elections postponed by a year.
FINANCE
Auditors disclaim Tees Valley CA accounts for second year
By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2025
Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) finances will not be signed off for a second year running...
FINANCE
Real-terms funding cuts for almost half of councils
By Martin Ford | 18 December 2025
Almost half of councils will see funding fall in real terms under the local government finance se...
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Principal Accountant
£48,738 to £51,928 per annum
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB) Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
Head of Head of Rent Service
£79,119 - £82,368
This leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of rent across the Housing Revenue Account Apply for this job
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