Title
SEND
Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms
By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026
The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been told councils need more powers and funding.
FAIR FUNDING
CCN: Counties and rural unitaries short changed compared to mets
By Joe Lepper | 23 January 2026
Government funding for counties and rural unitaries over the next three years will only meet 2p o...
PEOPLE
Combined authority to appoint inaugural chief executive
By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026
Nick Walkley is set to become interim chief executive of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.
HOUSING
Police probe Barking and Dagenham housing fraud
By Joe Lepper | 22 January 2026
Police are investigating allegations of housing fraud involving hundreds of properties owned by B...
ELECTIONS
Reed decides to postpone elections for 29 councils
By Paul Marinko | 22 January 2026
Steve Reed has said elections this year will be postponed for 29 councils.
WALES
Welsh Government funding boost for councils
By Joe Lepper | 22 January 2026
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will make £112.8m in additional funding available to local ...
LGA
LGA accused of pushing restructure to beat 'fire and rehire' changes
By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2026
The Labour-led Local Government Association’s has been accused of trying to push through its rest...
PLANNING
Peers raise council capacity concerns
By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026
Questions have been raised over local government’s capacity to play a role in the creation of new...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform council facing challenge of beginning from 'standing start'
By Paul Marinko | 21 January 2026
Durham CC’s adaptation to future challenges could be delayed due to the Reform UK leadership begi...
ELECTIONS
Picture remains unclear over local elections delays
By Martin Ford | 21 January 2026
Uncertainty hangs over attempts to delay local elections in almost 30 councils amid a legal chall...
HOUSING
Scottish councils failing to spend house building funds
By Neil Merrick | 21 January 2026
Councils and housing associations in Scotland are failing to spend significant sums put aside for...
Commissioning Manager
£58933 - £69332 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid Working
Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Chelmsford on Friday 13th February.This role will be responsible for leading and delivering on a ra Apply for this job
Deputy Parks & Amenities Manager
£37,951 - £42,825 (depending on experience)
You will manage a team of Parks Officers, act as deputy to the Parks & Amenities Manager Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£117,963 - £136,101
Lead change. Shape lives. Be part of something new. Apply for this job
Commissioning Manager
£58933 - £69332 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid Working
Interviews will be held in person at County Hall, Chelmsford on Friday 13th February.This role will be responsible for leading and delivering on a ra Apply for this job
Deputy Parks & Amenities Manager
£37,951 - £42,825 (depending on experience)
You will manage a team of Parks Officers, act as deputy to the Parks & Amenities Manager Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£117,963 - £136,101
Lead change. Shape lives. Be part of something new. Apply for this job
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
