Council issues formal complaint over public interest report

Council issues formal complaint over public interest report

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2024

Luton BC has issued a formal complaint against its auditor following the publication of a public ...

Lyons suggests Labour's housing pledge could slip

By Paul Marinko | 04 October 2024

Labour’s plans for new towns plans will focus on ‘high-productivity areas’ with ‘good growth and ...

Councillors accused of 'not seriously considering' auditor recommendations

By William Eichler | 04 October 2024

Auditors have accused Dudley Council members of ‘not seriously considering’ the recommendations o...

Councils face £54bn funding deficit

By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2024

New research has forecast a £54bn funding shortfall facing England’s local authorities over the n...

Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024

Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric’ by devolving powers across Engl...

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Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

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Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

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Birmingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

£55,497 - £63,045 per annum

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

Martin Ford

The devo debate

'With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so many questions remaining unanswered – the subject of devolution has been a hot topic for the sector this week. Labour have doubled down on prioritising the North, but not everybody sees this as the right move. Martin Ford reports'

02 October 2024
Right site for residential recycling

Right site for residential recycling

03 October 2024

Eight local authority stakeholders are setting a new standard for council co-operation. By fundin...

Are councils getting worse at protecting data?

By Jon Fielding | 03 October 2024

Jon Fielding looks at why councils’ data losses have increased and how they can deliver improveme...

Think twice before you sell

By Chris Smith | 03 October 2024

Chris Smith says that with council finances under strain, unlocking dormant assets can help plug ...

Chief speaks out over Welsh pensions threat

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

Wales’ eight local government pension funds should be left under the control of councillors, a fo...

Building up from the local

By Sarah Longlands | 26 September 2024

Sarah Longlands explains why investing in local government should be part of the national growth ...

The MJ Regeneration supplement September 2024

20 September 2024

How will the new Government hit its housing targets? Plus much more