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Reorganisation deadline 'tight and frankly unreasonable'
By Martin Ford | 02 June 2026
A district council has branded the Government’s local government reorganisation deadline ‘tight and frankly unreasonable’.
Unions call for 'urgent' pay talks
By Martin Ford | 29 May 2026
Trade unions have called for employers to come to the negotiating table after rejecting a ‘full and final’ from employers.
Fiscal Devolution in England: Breaking Treasury Myths
By Jack Shaw | 01 June 2026
England’s highly centralised financial model has prompted calls to break up or restructure the Treasury, going back several decades. But, as Jack Shaw explains, the focus should be much more on debunking the myths and promoting the positives of fiscal devolution.
Children's services directors oppose under-16s social media ban
By Joe Lepper | 02 June 2026
The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has said its members are against a com...
Watchdog to publish AI procurement guidance for councils
By Joe Lepper | 02 June 2026
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to publish guidance to support councils and ot...
Reorganisation deadline 'tight and frankly unreasonable'
By Martin Ford | 02 June 2026
A district council has branded the Government’s local government reorganisation deadline ‘tight a...
Three boroughs share chief 'in preparation for LGR'
By Martin Ford | 01 June 2026
Three councils hoping to form a unitary authority under local government reorganisation have agre...
Government to crack down on risky council investments
By Neil Merrick | 29 May 2026
Ministers are poised to crackdown on risky council investments using new powers to patrol ‘excess...
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LGE02 - £65,211
Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job
Team Manager
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job
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£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent
Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job
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Fair Funding: Have rural councils in England really lost out?
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Reorganisation deadline 'tight and frankly unreasonable'
By Martin Ford | 02 June 2026
A district council has branded the Government’s local government reorganisation deadline ‘tight a...
Three boroughs share chief 'in preparation for LGR'
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