Title
AI
AI use increases but barriers remain
By Dan Peters | 09 June 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) use among councils is increasing, but one in 10 are still not using ...
HOUSING
'Councils have no excuse for housing failures'
By Neil Merrick | 05 June 2025
Councils have no excuse for failing to improve housing after a watchdog highlighted complaints ma...
HOUSING
Housebuilders call for 'meaningful action' on planning staff crisis
By William Eichler | 05 June 2025
The association representing housebuilders in England and Wales has called on the Government to d...
POLITICS
Stronger Things: Make services people-centred
By Heather Jameson | 03 June 2025
Central government needs to put power in the hands of those who are invested in place, Cabinet mi...
REORGANISATION
Hampshire reorganisation blow
By Dan Peters | 03 June 2025
A blow has been dealt to joint working on reorganisation in Hampshire and the Solent after the co...
BUSINESS
Local government leads way on SME procurement spend
By Emily Twinch | 12 May 2025
Councils are bucking the trend with spending on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), figure...
FINANCE
Investment boost to help scale green municipal market
By Dan Peters | 08 May 2025
Two major private organisations have committed funding to scale the green municipal investment ma...
LEGAL
Trial dates fixed for Liverpool City Council corruption case
By Dan Peters | 25 April 2025
Trial dates have been fixed for two senior officers charged as part of an investigation into Live...
POLITICS
Sector braced for Trump tariff tremors
By Emily Twinch | 08 April 2025
The sector was this week bracing itself for the economic impact of US President Donald Trump slap...
POLITICS
West Midlands expected to be worst hit by Trump tariffs
By Emily Twinch | 04 April 2025
The West Midlands is expected to be the region worst hit by President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff o...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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