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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Changing childhood: Listening, understanding, responding
By Helen Lincoln | 08 July 2025
In the context of a new era of child-centred government and local government reform, the findings...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Preventing abuse from happening must be our ultimate goal
By Rachael Wardell | 04 July 2025
As leaders of children’s services prepare to gather for their annual conference next week, Rachae...
DEVOLUTION
London remade
By Jonathan Werran | 04 July 2025
London has a golden opportunity to reset and reform the relationship between its boroughs and the...
LGA CONFERENCE
Proud to serve the sector
By Louise Gittins | 03 July 2025
Writing in LGA Conference week, newly re-elected chair Cllr Louise Gittins reflects on the Govern...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Unlocking the potential of cities other than London is not optional
By Andrew Carter | 03 July 2025
Responding to the Government's publication of the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Carter says 'there...
LGA CONFERENCE
Central and local government will transform the country for the better
By Georgia Gould | 03 July 2025
Writing in the week of the LGA Conference, Jim McMahon and Georgia Gould say this government was ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Could they be a contender?
By Jack Shaw | 03 July 2025
If Reform-controlled authorities prove dysfunctional or obstructive will that erode trust in both...
FINANCE
Relieving the pressure on public finances
By Piali Das Gupta | 03 July 2025
Local government must be properly resourced for any new duties it is tasked with, writes Piali Da...
MHCLG
Many questions – few answers
By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2025
'As the sector gathers in Liverpool for the Local Government Association annual conference, both ...
FINANCE
The big picture is clear – we must work through this together
By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 July 2025
Jonathan Carr-West looks at what the fair funding review consultation reveals – or doesn’t – abou...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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