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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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£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
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You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. 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
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