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EFS: A symptom of a system under strain
FINANCE

EFS: A symptom of a system under strain

By Phil Rook | 06 August 2026

Local government needs a funding framework that supports statutory services sustainably rather than relying on one-off borrowing to meet ongoing pressures, writes president of the Society of County...

RECRUITMENT

Building the workforce for tomorrow's councils

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 06 August 2026

The councils best placed to succeed will be those that invest in their people from the outset, re...

REORGANISATION

It's time to knuckle down

By Maxine O'Mahony | 03 August 2026

Maxine O’Mahony says now is the time for action, not to slow down and play it safe

REORGANISATION

Why ask if you are going to ignore the answer?

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2026

Emotional attachment to place was last on the list of ministers' priorities when setting borders ...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Public rebuffed over reorganisation plans

By Paul Marinko | 30 July 2026

Ministers have gone against the public’s preferred reorganisation option in the majority of areas...

REORGANISATION

Keeping options open

By Justin Galliford | 30 July 2026

Norse Group’s Justin Galliford looks at how partnership can help councils preserve choice through...

REORGANISATION

Norfolk urges Rayner to halt reorganisation as legal action launched

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2026

Norfolk CC has written to newly-appointed local government secretary Angela Rayner calling for he...

HERITAGE

Let's treat heritage buildings as civic infrastructure

By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2026

Jonathan Werran asks if heritage buildings can prove an unlikely policy winner for a prime minist...

FINANCE

Local government finance: This time of year can feel like a sweet spot

By Adele Taylor | 27 July 2026

Adele Taylor says this point of the year is fascinating for local government chief financial offi...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: Why culture will determine success

By Caroline Green | 27 July 2026

Strong culture drives successful transitions, collaboration, innovation and lasting organisationa...

MHCLG

McMahon returns to MHCLG

By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026

Jim McMahon is returning to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) les...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director Children's Services

£Competitive

Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Director of Public Health

£116,667 - £139,386

Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job

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Up to £202,470

Newham is a borough defined by energy, diversity and opportunity. Apply for this job

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