There is no case for increased public spending despite better-than-forecast borrowing figures, ac...
Karen Fuller sets out Oxfordshire CC’s experiences of preparing to pilot social care charging ref...
Local government trade unions are considering an inflation-busting pay demand for 2023-24, The MJ...
Local authorities rival health and education as a funding priority for the Government, a Whitehal...
Whitehall officials are not expecting councils to issue further section 114 notices in the coming...
The certainty given by the centre’s spending principles for councils seems to revolve mainly arou...
Former No 10 chief of staff Lord Gavin Barwell says the prospects for living standards are grim, ...
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says it is the poorest and most vulnerable who rely on local services a...
Heather Jameson says that while the immediate emergency has passed, there are plenty of potential...
Chris Tambini takes a fantastical look at what he thinks a rational secretary of state could do -...
Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job
Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job
Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job
Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job
Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job
Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job