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POLICY AND POLITICS
Peers push back on committee system ban
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2026
Peers have backed the right of councils to use committee systems, including by unitaries created following local government reorganisation.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Government silence on planning fees control timeline
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has refused to indicate when co...
DEVOLUTION
For devo, much now rests on how Labour responds to its likely local elections drubbing
By Akash Paun | 31 March 2026
Akash Paun says the risk is that political commitment drains away the more devolution resembles h...
DEVOLUTION
Now it's time to seize the initiative
By Simon Kaye | 25 March 2026
Simon Kaye sees an opportunity for a sceptical sector to push hard for further devolution.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Mandated Family Group Decision Making is coming: How can we support councils?
By Donna Molloy | 23 March 2026
Donna Molloy sets out three levers for national policy and local practice that will support counc...
DEVOLUTION
Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
By Dan Peters | 20 March 2026
Opposition politicians have warned the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will fal...
POLICY AND POLITICS
MHCLG tightens intervention in Tower Hamlets
By William Eichler | 20 March 2026
The Government has strengthened its intervention in Tower Hamlets LBC after accusations the counc...
PENSIONS
Lords block government move to influence council pension investments
By Paul Marinko | 19 March 2026
Lord John Fuller has lauded the decision of fellow peers to scupper the Government’s ability to i...
POLITICS
Pushing for localism
By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2026
Ahead of the Liberal Democrat’s spring conference, Heather Jameson talks to their local governmen...
REORGANISATION
LGR: Could new area committees bring power closer to communities?
By Sue Bearman | 09 March 2026
Claire Ward and Sue Bearman say LGR offers a real chance to enhance a sense of place. But they ad...
HOUSING
Councils fail to collect quarter of rogue landlord fines
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2026
Councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to rogue landlords, data has shown.
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- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
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Head of Parks and Environment
£62,474 to £73,056
Make a real difference to places, people and the environment. Apply for this job
Head of Estates Services (Strategy, Project Management and Compliance)
£55,743.00 per annum
The Head of Estates Services (Strategy, Project Management and Compliance) is a senior leadership role Apply for this job
Building Control Technical Lead
Circa up to £57k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
This is an exciting new role designed to mentor and develop our Building Control professionals of the future. Apply for this job
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
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