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DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
There shouldn't be a stitch-up by the Government
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 January 2025
Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen says far from seeking to sideline the ability of the electorate to enter t...
REORGANISATION
A year of reform
By Jonathan Carr-West | 15 January 2025
Dr Jonathan Carr-West looks ahead to a year that promises to be anything but predictable.
REORGANISATION
New year of everything, everywhere, all at once
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2025
'If the Labour Government is successful in its plans to scrap two-tier local government during it...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Maximising the impact of the Government's investment in care technology
By Robert Turnbull | 15 January 2025
The Government's plans for investment in care technology are a good start but we need to address ...
FINANCE
We can't wait for finance reform
By Patrick Meila | 13 January 2025
Despite the pace of change in local government, the crisis in local government finance remain unt...
FINANCE
Ministers should be transparent over NIC support
By Ian Miller | 03 January 2025
Ian Miller puts Government funding for national insurance contributions under the microscope.
LG CHALLENGE
Competitors warm up for the LG Challenge 2025
By Virginia Ponton | 23 December 2024
Michael Barrett and Virginia Ponton set the scene for the LG Challenge 2025, when 10 participants...
PLANNING
Is the 'stick'-led approach in planning reform the best strategy?
By Ben Standing | 23 December 2024
New planning rules feature a heavy presumption in favour of development, but Ben Standing argues ...
REGULATION
When an inspector calls
By Angela Holden | 20 December 2024
Angela Holden looks at the emerging findings from the first social housing inspection judgements ...
PLACE-MAKING
Rallying for a more balanced Britain
By Susan Jarvis | 20 December 2024
The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester’s ambition for the two city regions to work more closely t...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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