If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?
REORGANISATION

If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6bn worth of borrowing, the rush to restructure is an attempt to fix the finances asap.'

WALES

Welsh council tax rise of 7.2%

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

Local authorities in Wales are raising council tax by an average of 7.2% in 2025/26 - the second ...

FINANCE

Resetting the funding system is vital

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 04 April 2025

SIGOMA’s latest report sets out the path to a more sustainable and equitable local government fun...

FINANCE

McMahon: Government will look at council tax reform options

By Emily Twinch | 21 March 2025

Minister Jim McMahon has promised the Government will look at council tax reform options.

FINANCE

IFS: Revaluing homes even more important

By Emily Twinch | 25 February 2025

Revaluing homes in Scotland is now ‘even more important’, a finance expert has suggested as local...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Final settlement is a huge leap forward

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 24 February 2025

The funding review should ensure the multi-year settlement delivers a period of sustainable, stab...

FINANCE

Sector seeks resolution to SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025

Local government has called for a resolution to the issue of Special Educational Needs and Disabi...

FINANCE

'Regressive' council tax a growing burden on poorest

By Ellie Ames | 17 February 2025

The average council tax bill rose by 77% in real terms between 1994 and 2020, analysis has found.

LEADERSHIP

A return to form

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2025

After a tough few years for Birmingham City Council, the recovery is very much underway. Heather ...

FINANCE

Half of Scotland in 'wrong' council tax band

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2025

More than half of Scottish properties are effectively in the ‘wrong’ council tax band, research b...

FINANCE

Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025

A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis fac...

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Executive Director of Children’s Services

£122,614 - £135,299 (+ up to £8,000 relocation package)

Middlesbrough has one of the youngest and most ethnically diverse populations in the North East. Apply for this job

Middlesbrough Council

Senior Education Adviser

£58,400-£62,634 per annum

We are looking for a Senior Education Adviser to join our school improvement team. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Assistant Director of Place Operations

£85,962 to £93,267

Bury is a proud and prosperous borough Apply for this job

Bury Council