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Government urged to create child protection authority 'today'

Government urged to create child protection authority 'today'

By Dan Peters | 18 June 2026

The children’s commissioner for England has demanded the Government opens a child protection auth...

Cowan to chair London Councils

By Paul Marinko | 17 June 2026

London Councils has confirmed Hammersmith and Fulham LBC leader Stephen Cowan as its new chair as...

One in 10 planning posts vacant, Unison finds

By William Eichler | 16 June 2026

One in 10 council planning posts in England are vacant, according to research by trade union Unison.

Cantle: Time to take cohesion much more seriously

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2026

The author of a landmark report into disturbances in English towns in 2001 has said it is ‘time t...

Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits

By Ann McGauran | 16 June 2026

The Government is prepared to bring in local profit caps to rein back private providers of childr...

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Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

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Chief Finance Officer (S151)

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

Chief Finance Officer (S151)

£146,576 - £156,434

Wiltshire is a county like no other, stunning countryside, vibrant market towns and deep-rooted heritage, it offers an exceptional quality of life. Apply for this job

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Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils

'With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having to play an even more pivotal role at the heart of many local authorities. Neil Merrick investigates.'

17 June 2026
Reshaping funding in Wales

Reshaping funding in Wales

'Wales’ local government minister Siân Gwenllian has confirmed work is underway on a review of the funding formula, alongside plans to boost housing delivery and strengthen council involvement in policy reform. Paul Marinko reports.'

By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026
The net zero realist

The net zero realist

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...

Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026

Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma throug...

Improving health the natural way

By Dave Skaith | 08 June 2026

The Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire shows devolved powers allow a practical and locall...

Reed defied officials' advice on DPP reorg plans

By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026

Essex and Norfolk CCs have hit out at ministers ignoring the advice of Whitehall officials over r...

Fit for which future?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026

In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...

Westbrook to decide on reorganisation legal challenge

By Dan Peters | 12 June 2026

The chief executive of Conservative-led Hampshire CC Gary Westbrook will take further advice from...

40% of West Surrey revenue budget to be absorbed by servicing debt

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2026

Some 40% of one of the new Surrey unitaries’ net revenue budget will be absorbed by servicing deb...