EXCLUSIVE: Gove to be quizzed on councillor security
WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Gove to be quizzed on councillor security

By Chris Mahony | 19 October 2021

MPs are to question local government secretary Michael Gove on the security of councillors following last week’s fatal attack on MP David Amess.

HEALTH

We need an equal partnership between the NHS and councils on health and care

By Steve Barwick | 08 October 2021

When is a local health and care partnership not a partnership? If we are not careful when it's an...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Hughes hints at multi-year funding settlement

By Paul Marinko | 21 September 2021

Junior minister Eddie Hughes has attempted to reassure councils that a multi-year funding settlem...

HEALTH

Short-changed again

By Clive Betts | 19 September 2021

Clive Betts warns that, with little clarity on how much extra money will be spent next year, ther...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils ask for national support on climate change

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2021

Councils have said they stand ready to take action to reduce carbon emissions, but require action...

FINANCE

Peers call for council tax reform

By Dan Peters | 26 July 2021

A cross-party chorus of peers has called for reform of the council tax system and new bands to be...

FINANCE

MPs call for urgent finance reforms

By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2021

Councils should be given more flexibility to raise their own taxes and social care funding urgent...

FINANCE

Voter ID 'colossal waste of money,' says Labour

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2021

Proposals to introduce voter ID are a ‘colossal waste of money,’ Labour has argued.

WHITEHALL

LGA removes criticised fire safety guidance from website

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2021

The Local Government Association (LGA) finally removed fire safety guidance hosted on its website...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Pressure mounts on Jenrick over audit

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2021

Whitehall officials are putting communities secretary Robert Jenrick under pressure to change cou...

FINANCE

MPs to investigate S114s amid Croydon collapse

03 December 2020

MPs have launched an investigation into the financial predicament of councils in the aftermath of...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing