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PEOPLE
Birmingham announces new director of economy
By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026
Andy Williams has been appointed director of economy and skills at Birmingham City Council.
WHITEHALL
Fresh call for national Housing First rollout
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2026
A charity has called for the Government to lead a national programme that provides homeless peopl...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Government silence on planning fees control timeline
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has refused to indicate when co...
REORGANISATION
Legal threat looms as counties oppose Whitehall LGR ruling
By Paul Marinko | 02 April 2026
Disgruntled county councils could slow down local government reorganisation with legal challenges...
BUSINESS
Leisure firm enters administration
By Dan Peters | 01 April 2026
Councils are ‘committed to a smooth transition’ after Fusion, which operates a network of English...
DEVOLUTION
Further devolution plans unveiled
By Neil Merrick | 01 April 2026
Council leaders in the Midlands and West of England have begun responding to a call from minister...
FINANCE
Reed to activate intervention powers
By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026
Questions have been raised over Government moves to implement fresh direct intervention powers in...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
MPs call for safeguarding to ease pressure on Prevent
By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026
MPs have called for the wider safeguarding system to ease pressure on the Prevent programme.
WHITEHALL
Concerns over Whitehall delay to grooming plea
By Dan Peters | 31 March 2026
Home Affairs Committee chair Dame Karen Bradley has raised concerns over Whitehall delays in dema...
DEVOLUTION
Peers challenge ministerial powers in English Devolution Bill
By Martin Ford | 31 March 2026
Peers have moved to strip ministers of powers to impose changes on combined and strategic authori...
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- All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway
- High Court ruling worth 'millions' to councils
- CIPFA postpones members' merger vote
- Ripples from local election will reverberate for weeks
- Lack of commitment on Adjustment Support Grant could be significant for some councils
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£100k+ (pay award pending)
Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job
- All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway
- High Court ruling worth 'millions' to councils
- CIPFA postpones members' merger vote
- Ripples from local election will reverberate for weeks
- Lack of commitment on Adjustment Support Grant could be significant for some councils
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