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PLANNING

Planning reforms threaten 'developer free-for-all'

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2026

The voices of rural communities would be ‘severely weakened’ by the Government’s proposed plannin...

SEND

Croydon pledge after SEND overspend

By Joe Lepper | 16 March 2026

Croydon LBC has pledged to tackle a raft of problems highlighted in a review into its £16.7m over...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA to recruit interim chief

By Heather Jameson | 16 March 2026

The Local Government Association has launched the search for an interim chief executive as curren...

PEOPLE

Former local government minister Phil Woolas dies

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026

Former local government minister Phil Woolas has died, his family has announced.

WORKFORCE

Wirral management overhaul to create executive director roles

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026

Wirral MBC is proposing to create two executive director roles as part of a restructure of its se...

ASYLUM

Epping Forest ends legal fight over asylum hotel

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2026

Epping Forest DC has admitted defeat in its long-running legal battle over the use of a hotel to ...

IMPROVEMENT

Recruitment challenges restricting pace of Sandwell improvement, peers find

By Joe Lepper | 13 March 2026

Recruitment challenges are hindering continued improvement at Sandwell Council, a Local Governmen...

PEOPLE

New chief executive joins borough

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026

Andrew Donaldson has taken up the role of permanent chief executive at Halton BC this month.

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum: Councils urged to embrace Total Place

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026

Councils should seize the opportunity presented by ministers’ renewed interest in Total Place, ac...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum: Councils must put 'rules and tools' in place ahead of political change

By Ann McGauran | 12 March 2026

Councils need to put ‘rules and tools ‘ in place if they are expecting a political change ‘or a ...

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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Building Surveyor

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Section is looking for a strong and highly motivated Senior Building Surveyor Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Private Sector Housing (Single Household) Team Leader

PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced and motivated Single Household Team Leader Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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frederica-diamanta

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Building Surveyor

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Section is looking for a strong and highly motivated Senior Building Surveyor Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Private Sector Housing (Single Household) Team Leader

PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced and motivated Single Household Team Leader Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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