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POLICY AND POLITICS
Ministers accused of 'centralising zeal'
By Martin Ford | 19 May 2025
Ministers have been accused of ‘taking away decision-making powers from local people’ in a new am...
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
EXCLUSIVE: Push for local PACs slows amid Whitehall scepticism
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Martin Ford | 15 May 2025
Support for establishing local versions of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) across England is ...
POLICY
Blueprint document sparks sector concern
By Lee Peart | 15 May 2025
A blueprint document detailing changes to Integrated Care Board (ICB) functions has sparked conce...
PEOPLE
North Somerset chief executive announced
By Martin Ford | 15 May 2025
North Somerset Council has announced the appointment of Mandy Bishop as chief executive.
PEOPLE
Enfield to name permanent chief executive
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025
Perry Scott is set to become Enfield LBC’s chief executive on a permanent basis.
REORGANISATION
War of words over Surrey CC reorganisation plan
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025
Opposition Surrey CC members have argued a plan for two new unitary authorities in the county was...
FINANCE
Council plans further Exceptional Financial Support bid
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025
Windsor & Maidenhead BC expects it will need to agree a package of Exceptional Financial Support ...
ELECTIONS
Reform won councils in areas with quality of life and cohesion concerns
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025
Reform UK’s local election victories came in areas dissatisfied with policing, jobs, quality of l...
PEOPLE
Harrow appoints environment director
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025
Calvin McLean has been appointed as Harrow LBC’s permanent director for environment.
FINANCE
Only half of families aware of council tax support
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025
Low income families are missing out on financial support schemes due to a lack of awareness, rese...
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up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
Senior School Improvement Advisor
£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent
An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job
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