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FINANCE
Cash flow warning over council tax change
By Joe Lepper | 15 September 2025
Plans to switch council tax billing from 10 to 12-month instalments could leave local authorities...
PEOPLE
Dudley overhauls leadership team
By Martin Ford | 12 September 2025
Dudley MBC has announced five appointments to its senior leadership team.
REORGANISATION
Kent CC to submit single unitary proposal
By Dan Peters | 12 September 2025
Kent CC’s (KCC) leader Linden Kemkaran has confirmed her council will submit a proposal to Govern...
HOUSING
Government 'absolutely committed' to 1.5 million homes target
By Dan Peters | 12 September 2025
The new housing secretary Steve Reed has insisted the Government is ‘absolutely committed’ to get...
HOUSING
Future Forum Midlands: 'Conceptual chance' of meeting housing targets
By Ann McGauran | 12 September 2025
The Government’s new housing targets ‘are a better balance across the country’ with ‘a conceptual...
FINANCE
Section 114 notice warning for Halton
By Dan Peters | 12 September 2025
Halton BC may be forced to issue a section 114 notice if the council fails to bring its spending ...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
NAO: Children's residential care market failing
By William Eichler | 12 September 2025
Residential care for looked-after children is costing councils more than ever, but many youngster...
FINANCE
IFS: SEND review needs to offer long-term solution
By Joe Lepper | 12 September 2025
The forthcoming Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) review needs to offer a long-te...
FINANCE
Shropshire declares 'financial emergency'
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2025
Shropshire Council has declared a ‘financial emergency’ as it seeks to avoid effective bankruptcy.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Reform council chief announces retirement plans
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2025
Lincolnshire CC’s chief executive officer, Debbie Barnes, has announced her plans to retire after...
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Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
Head of Resident Experience
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
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