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District councils propose council tax freeze
FINANCE

District councils propose council tax freeze

By Martin Ford | 02 February 2026

Lincoln City Council is the latest to join a small band of councils proposing a freeze on council tax in the coming year.

ELECTIONS

Peers move to limit ministerial powers over elections

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2026

Peers are to launch an attempt to rein in ministerial powers over local elections.

ELECTIONS

Reed postpones Pendle's elections

By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2026

Steve Reed has added Pendle BC to the list of councils which will postpone elections this year.

SOCIAL HOUSING

Government plans for rent convergence fall short of sector demands

By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2026

The Government has failed to meet sector demands on rent convergence, despite the financial press...

STRATEGIC AUTHORITIES

Call to bolster powers of strategic authorities

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Strategic authorities require more freedoms and capacity to drive growth and reform, a think-tank...

RECRUITMENT

Worcester names preferred managing director candidate

By Paul Marinko | 29 January 2026

Worcester City Council has named Lloyd Griffiths, currently the authority's corporate director fo...

PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

FINANCE

Scottish councils' budget gap to hit £1bn

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Scottish councils’ struggles to balance their books is impacting on services, according to a fina...

MAYORS

North East mayor emphasises 'direct mandate' ahead of May elections

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026

North East mayor Kim McGuinness has warned parties fighting local elections in May of her ‘direct...

HOUSING

Government boosts incentive for councils to build homes

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026

Councils are to be freed up to build and manage up to 1,000 homes without having to open a Housin...

LGA

Killian takes 'unexpected leave' from LGA

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2026

Local Government Association chief Joanna Killian has taken ‘unexpected leave’ amid the ongoing s...

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Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

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£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

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