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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...

LGA

LGA morale at all-time low

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2025

Morale at the Local Government Association (LGA) has hit an all-time low, with possible axing of ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils stripped of asylum data access

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2025

Councils have been stripped of access to information about asylum seeker accommodation after the ...

FINANCE

Tax referendum cap lifted for six councils

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2025

The council tax referendum cap will be temporarily removed for six authorities, the Government ha...

WHITEHALL

MHCLG covert intelligence gathering was 'unauthorised'

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2025

Covert intelligence gathering by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG...

LEGAL

EXCLUSIVE: Council holds back chunk of tribunal payment

By Dan Peters | 17 December 2025

More than a third of £4.6m damages ordered by an employment tribunal has not been paid by a counc...

UNIONS

Unison elects new general secretary

By Paul Marinko | 17 December 2025

Andrea Egan has been elected as the new general secretary of public sector union Unison.

HOUSING

Watchdog uncovers 'serious failings' in social housing

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2025

Gosport BC has received the lowest grading for its social housing after a regulator found ‘unacce...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Head of Venue Sales and Marketing

£58,239 to £67,030 per annum

Harrogate Convention Centre is one of the UK’s leading conference and exhibition venues Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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