INTERVENTION

Government to review Oflog role

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024

The Office for Local Government (Oflog) has been told to pause its rollout of ‘early warning conv...

PAY

Union threatens to extend strike ballot

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024

Unison is threatening to extend its strike ballot to all of its council members in Scotland as pa...

POLITICS

Davies in running to chair Commons local government committee

By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2024

Former Local Government Association chair Shaun Davies will stand against Vauxhall MP Florence Es...

GENERAL ELECTION

Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules

By William Eichler | 10 September 2024

Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...

BEST VALUE

Best Value Notices lifted for three authorities

By Martin Ford | 09 September 2024

Three authorities are no longer operating under Best Value Notices, the Government has confirmed.

POLITICS

Greater data sharing call after Reeves restricts winter fuel payments

By Emily Twinch | 09 September 2024

A group of 14 local authorities has written to Cabinet ministers to call for greater data sharing...

LEGISLATION

Haigh: Councils to be empowered in 'bus revolution'

By William Eichler | 09 September 2024

Local transport authorities will be given the powers to take control of bus services under legisl...

UNIONS

Social care wage rise call

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2024

Unions have called for wages to rise in social care to resolve the ‘recruitment crisis’.

FINANCE

£4bn shortfall leaves councils facing 'financial disaster'

By William Eichler | 09 September 2024

Failure to address an estimated £4bn black hole in the finances of councils across England, Scotl...

REORGANISATION

Audit backlog hinders reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2024

Backlogs of financial statements are hampering local government reorganisation, according to a re...

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

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Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

£174,250 to £226,662

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Birmingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

£55,497 - £63,045 per annum

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council