Fixing councils' financial distress
By Andy Pike | 20 November 2024
Andy Pike and Jack Shaw examine the reasons for local authorities’ financial challenges, and say it’s time for a set of principles, including the power to make decisions locally.
Soaring London rents blamed for declining agent offering
By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024
Properties offered to member councils by a social lettings agent owned by London boroughs have plummeted by more than 90% in two years.
Not all about the money
By Ann McGauran | 19 November 2024
The Budget for 2025-26 is published, with a spending review for the following two years due in the spring. What are the implications for public service performance?
Woking's debt hits £2.1bn
By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024
Woking BC’s commissioners have revealed its ‘spiral of debt’ has reached £2.1bn and further inter...
Elected mayor 'stumbling block' warning
By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024
Ministers’ insistence on a directly-elected mayor for areas seeking fresh powers is ‘fast appeari...
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers ponder fortnightly waste edict
By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024
Ministers are considering whether to tell local authorities to collect residual waste at least ev...
Finance chief exits cash-strapped council
By Heather Jameson | 20 November 2024
The executive director of resources at a cash-strapped council is leaving, shortly after a sectio...
Chief rejects calls for resignation
By Heather Jameson | 20 November 2024
Tower Hamlets LBC chief executive Steve Halsey has rejected calls for his resignation following t...
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Assistant Director, Neighbourhoods
£73,731
We are proud of our district and our ambition is to be ‘great’ across all our services. Apply for this job
Head of Strategic Housing
£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)
Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job
Executive Director, Strategy and Communications
£162,000
The GLA plays a role in many areas of London life. Apply for this job
Unlocking efficiency: How eOptimise benefits buyers and suppliers
By Linda Weston | 14 November 2024
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Not all about the money
'The Budget for 2025-26 is published, with a spending review for the following two years due in the spring. What are the implications for public service performance? '
19 November 2024
Celebrating culture within Calderdale
'Bobsie Robinson, Calderdale MBC’s cultural services manager, talks to Ann McGauran about how the council is using its Year of Culture to change a fragmented heritage sector and promote connection and collaboration.'
By Ann McGauran | 13 November 2024
Retrofitting for planet, pocket and comfort
By Marina Robertson | 20 November 2024
Handing over a retrofit project to the local community has created a lasting legacy in Birmingham...
Accommodating solutions
By Daniel Killian | 19 November 2024
Daniel Killian outlines how Gravesham BC’s successful lettings model has increased access to hous...
Radical care revision
By Amy Long | 14 November 2024
Small actions can make a big difference to ensuring resources are used well and that residents ge...
Government will 'not hesitate' to intervene in planning
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2024
The Government will ‘not hesitate’ to take an interventionist approach to local government in pla...
Soaring London rents blamed for declining agent offering
By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024
Properties offered to member councils by a social lettings agent owned by London boroughs have pl...
Retrofitting for planet, pocket and comfort
By Marina Robertson | 20 November 2024
Handing over a retrofit project to the local community has created a lasting legacy in Birmingham...
Accommodating solutions
By Daniel Killian | 19 November 2024
Daniel Killian outlines how Gravesham BC’s successful lettings model has increased access to hous...
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