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Reform UK-led council proposes shifting staff of new unitary to 'standard' 37-hour week

By Ann McGauran | 04 November 2025

A county council run by a Reform UK minority administration has proposed that a new single unitar...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Birmingham s114 notice comes under fresh scrutiny

By Izzy Lepone | 03 November 2025

Financial experts have called for a public inquiry into Birmingham City Council’s decision to iss...

REORGANISATION

Suffolk claims single unitary could lead to reduced council taxes

By Paul Marinko | 03 November 2025

Suffolk CC has suggested moving to a single unitary authority as part of the county’s pending loc...

COUNCIL TAX

Tory MPs warn of 'unrestricted' mayoral levy

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2025

An attempt by MPs to limit tax rises imposed by mayors has failed.

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

NAO: SEND reforms must tackle £2.3bn school transport squeeze

By Dan Peters | 31 October 2025

Upcoming reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system must address gro...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Intervention cost hits £9.5m

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2025

Councils have been forced to shell out £9.5m on Government intervention over the last four years,...

FAIR FUNDING

Fears over fair funding tax formula

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2025

Proposals around council tax in the fair funding review could actually have a detrimental impact ...

EDUCATION

Minister accuses Reform council of 'Victorian era' policy

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2025

A Reform UK council leader has been accused of ‘taking our children back to the Victorian era’ by...

FINANCE

Late change to fair funding review expected

By Dan Peters | 29 October 2025

Urban councils are expecting a ‘perverse’ late change to proposed funding reform they fear would ...

PEOPLE

Worcester City Council managing director to retire

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2025

Worcester City Council’s managing director David Blake has announced he is to retire.

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frederica-diamanta

Group Leader- Planning Policy and Strategy

£54,495 to £58,462

Do you want to lead the Councils next Local Plan production? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager

PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Service is looking for a strong and highly motivated Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Service Manager - Transport

£51,356 - £54,495 per annum

We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking individual who is enthusiastic about developing the workshop Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

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