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LEGAL
Deal suspends 'mass litigation' against councils
By Dan Peters | 25 February 2025
A deal has been struck to suspend debt-ridden Thurrock Council’s ‘mass litigation’ against 23 oth...
PEOPLE
Epping Forest chief executive stands down
By Martin Ford | 24 February 2025
The chief executive of Epping Forest DC, Georgina Blakemore, has stepped down due to ill health.
PEOPLE
BCP chief executive announces retirement
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2025
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council chief executive Graham Farrant has announced he...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Government axes economic growth unit
By Joe Lepper | 13 February 2025
The Government is to axe a cross-departmental body created to support economic growth in local ar...
REORGANISATION
Sector brain drain warning amid reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025
Local government reorganisation could lead to a sector brain drain, senior figures have warned.
SOLACE
Poor behaviour getting worse, survey finds
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025
Poor behaviour among councillors and officers is getting worse, according to a survey by senior o...
FINANCE
Croydon in fresh call for debt write off
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025
Croydon LBC is lobbying the Government to write off its debt despite suggestions a decision will ...
LEGAL
Council confirms appeal against £4.6m tribunal pay-out
By Dan Peters | 05 February 2025
A council judged to have harassed and discriminated against one of its directors has confirmed it...
PEOPLE
Camden chief to step down
By Martin Ford | 04 February 2025
Camden LBC’s chief executive Jenny Rowlands has announced she is to leave the council.
PEOPLE
Luton chief executive stands down
By Martin Ford | 03 February 2025
Luton BC’s chief executive Robin Porter has announced he is to step down from the role.
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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
South-East London Fostering Hub Programme Manager
PO6 (£54,267 - £57,402)
The role will provide strong programme management oversight, ensuring projects are well planned, effectively delivered a Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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