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EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026
Birmingham City Council could open itself up to equal pay liabilities worth £200m if a proposed deal unveiled by leader Cllr John Cotton goes ahead.
Councils getting worse housing grades
By Neil Merrick | 01 May 2026
Councils are receiving the vast majority of lower grades awarded to social landlords for housing services they provide to tenants.
Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning
By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026
Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over who spends most of the money that is raised locally, an expert has warned.
LGA fails to restore collective bargaining for coroner pay
By Martin Ford | 05 May 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has been unable to reestablish collective bargaining to ag...
Councils getting worse housing grades
By Neil Merrick | 01 May 2026
Councils are receiving the vast majority of lower grades awarded to social landlords for housing ...
Legal threat over council reorganisation in Hampshire
By Martin Ford | 01 May 2026
The Government could face a legal challenge to reorganisation plans for Hampshire.
Unitary announces chief executive
By Martin Ford | 01 May 2026
Shropshire Council has announced of Tanya Miles as its permanent chief executive.
EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026
A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...
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Team Leader- Investment Zone Planning
£51,356 - £53,460
You will work closely with Development Management colleagues. Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
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Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict
'The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2024 has delivered a damning verdict on the authorities involved. Martin Ford looks at the implications for Lancashire CC and the wider local government sector'
23 April 2026
'Banging the table for children'
'The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ passionate belief in the rights of children and young people shines through. Ann McGauran reports'
By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2026
Rethinking carbon offsetting: Why local government needs a radical new model
By Ross Lowrie | 05 May 2026
The North East’s experience shows that a credible, locally governed model for decarbonised growth...
Boost helps put young people on the path to a career
By Jan Feeney | 05 May 2026
The Boost initiative has helped young people in King’s Lynn and Breckland on the journey to where...
How we delivered the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen
By Imran Akuji | 21 April 2026
Delivering the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen required a deliberate shift in the ...
Legal threat over council reorganisation in Hampshire
By Martin Ford | 01 May 2026
The Government could face a legal challenge to reorganisation plans for Hampshire.
Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
By By Joe Lepper | 30 April 2026
Local government reorganisation in Devon is ‘causing a distraction’ for the region’s fledgling co...
Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2026
Ministers have backed down after seeking powers to impose strategic authorities or mayors on area...
Mayors: A secret weapon to tackle homelessness?
By Jack Shaw | 29 April 2026
Jack Shaw says mayoral leadership can add much-needed ballast to a broken, expensive system that ...
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