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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...
DEVOLUTION
How local government reform might play out and how to prepare
By Laura Hughes | 20 December 2024
After publication of the English Devolution White Paper brought sweeping reforms, Laura Hughes pr...
DEVOLUTION
Reorganisation is necessary for ambitious devolution in counties
By Cllr Tim Oliver | 19 December 2024
The English Devolution White paper shows the extent of the Government's ambitions on devolution a...
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- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
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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
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
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
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'
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