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EXCLUSIVE: Councils warn of 'devastating' axing of net zero fund
POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Councils warn of 'devastating' axing of net zero fund

By Dan Peters | 07 October 2025

Councils have warned of the ‘devastating’ impact after the Government failed to commit further investment in a fund viewed as key to net zero plans.

TRANSFORMATION

The relationship between the centre and local councils has to be earned.

By Mo Baines | 19 September 2025

A panel session at APSE's recent annual conference highlighted that the sector faces constraints...

PROCUREMENT

Putting procurement spending to the test

By Mo Baines | 08 August 2025

Mo Baines sets out the questions public contracting authorities should ask before deciding on a d...

HOUSING

Let's start with a housing-first approach to welfare

By Mo Baines | 22 July 2025

Unlike health-related prevention strategies which take decades to materialise, the rapid expansio...

WELFARE

Providing a local step back into good work

By Mo Baines | 26 March 2025

Not all employers are willing or able to go that extra mile in supporting people back into work. ...

WORKFORCE

Capacity may be the unexpected upside of reorganisation

29 January 2025

One potential upside to bringing councils together is the pooling of local government talent to n...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Public back council funding hike

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2024

Two out of three people back calls to increase local government funding, a survey has found.

LEGAL

Thurrock v APSE: A tale of two sides

By Paul Marinko | 28 November 2024

As Thurrock Council fights to get its finances back in order it has filed a High Court claim agai...

LEGAL

Thurrock lodges High Court claim against APSE councils

By Paul Marinko | 18 November 2024

Debt-ridden Thurrock Council has filed a High Court claim against 23 councils in an escalation of...

LEGAL

Thurrock threat to sue other councils after financial collapse

By Dan Peters | 07 November 2024

Debt-laden Thurrock Council has threatened to sue other councils as it legally goes after the Ass...

COUNCILLORS

EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024

The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...

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Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

£68,930 - £73,320.50

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

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