National Insurance compensation allocations 'sensible'
By Dan Peters | 04 February 2025
The Government’s approach to distributing compensation to councils for higher National Insurance Contribution bills has been described as ‘sensible’ by a think-tank.
The growth conundrum
By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2025
Sector experts say that while the chancellor’s speech put a welcome emphasis on mayoral combined authorities, concern remains about the Government’s expressed vision for country-wide growth. Paul Marinko reports
Tax hikes agreed for just six councils
By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2025
Councils facing financial woes have been told to scale back council tax rises, just weeks before they put their new budgets in place.
Minister told districts funding level 'just not acceptable'
By Martin Ford | 06 February 2025
Local government minister Jim McMahon has responded to claims district authorities will see littl...
London leaders seek new deal with Khan
By Dan Peters | 06 February 2025
London borough leaders have demanded more formal influence over powers devolved to the capital.
Under pressure small unitaries push back over reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 06 February 2025
Smaller unitaries were this week pushing back against the Government’s reorganisation drive, insi...
Progressing with May election is 'massive distraction'
By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2025
The Government’s decision not to let Derbyshire CC postpone its May election will result in ‘a m...
Leicestershire pledges to work with stakeholders on reorganisation
By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2025
Leicestershire CC has confirmed it will press on with drawing up more detailed plans for reorgani...
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Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture
£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits
Wokingham Borough Council are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Service Director for Planning, Economy & Culture... Apply for this job
Service Director - Housing, Specialist Housing and Community Safety
£89,723 - £109,637 per annum, plus benefits
Wokingham Borough Council are looking for an experienced Housing and Community professional to join our leadership team... Apply for this job
Service Director (Practice, Improvement and Quality)
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Government increases public health grant by 5.4%
By Lee Peart | 07 February 2025
A £200m boost to public health services from 2024-25 has been announced by the Government.
Minister told districts funding level 'just not acceptable'
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London leaders seek new deal with Khan
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