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DEVOLUTION
A pivotal moment for mayors
By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026
The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positive steps on the road to fiscal devolution, but does it go far enough – and is it time for mayors to ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Councils need consistency and clarity from government
By Jonathan Carr-West | 25 February 2026
As councils grapple with a host of reforms announced by central government, Jonathan Carr-West pl...
REORGANISATION
LGR's four phases of financial alignment
By Emily Douglin | 25 February 2026
Emily Douglin looks at the key considerations when combining local government financial systems.
REORGANISATION
Delivering a new culture in a merged council
By Heather Jameson | 25 February 2026
Heather Jameson talks to Adrianna Partridge about the challenges of taking on the top job at loca...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line
By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give Engli...
FINANCE
Questions raised over Cheshire East transformation
By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026
Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of Cheshire East Council’s transformation progr...
HOUSING
Why council housing teams need an entrepreneurial mindset
By Nicola Mathers | 23 February 2026
Research by Future of London reveals council housing teams are finding that an entrepreneurial ap...
FINANCE
Exceptional financial support increases
By Dan Peters | 23 February 2026
Some 37 local authorities will be issued with £2.3bn in exceptional financial support (EFS), allo...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
CIPFA warning over profit capping reforms
By Dan Peters | 23 February 2026
Financial oversight and profit capping reforms to the children’s residential care market may fail...
FUNDING
Recovery grant rift leaves local government divided
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026
The Government’s doubling down on the recovery grant for deprived urban authorities in the final ...
WORKFORCE
Cheshire East a 'floundering ship', claims opposition
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026
Cheshire East Council has been described as a ‘floundering ship’ as it grapples with a financial ...
Head of Service Integrated Front Door and Emergency Duty Service
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Head of Service Integrated Front Door and Emergency Duty Service
Up to £81,708
At Suffolk County Council, we are reshaping how we support children and families – with ambition, pace and purpose. Apply for this job
Director of Housing Policy
£116,286 - £167,606 per annum
Make a visible difference and build a legacy. Apply for this job
Director of Housing Management
£116,286–£167,606 per annum
Make a visible difference and build a legacy. Apply for this job
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