POLITICS

Election win could Reform the sector

By By Joe Lepper | 24 April 2025

A strong performance from Reform UK at next week’s local elections will potentially transform loc...

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...

ENGAGEMENT

MHCLG reshuffle after engagement improvements

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025

Engagement between the UK Government and councils has generally improved since Labour’s General E...

REORGANISATION

East Sussex unitary 'probably most likely option'

By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025

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AUDIT

EXCLUSIVE: Auditors look into chief's £327k payoff

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BIRMINGHAM

Brum rejects independent inquiry call

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Birmingham City Council has rejected an opposition call for an independent inquiry into the botch...

POLITICS

McMahon hints over councillor suspension power

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025

Local government minister Jim McMahon has hinted he will push ahead with handing councils the pow...

PLANNING

Planning legislation to be introduced to Parliament

By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025

Government legislation aimed at speeding up council planning decisions to boost housebuilding wil...

REORGANISATION

Social care disaggregation cost could hit £500m a year, CCN claims

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The annual recurring cost of splitting up and duplicating county council social care services int...

LEGAL

Council leader: Legally challenging grant axing worthwhile

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2025

North Yorkshire Council’s legal action against the Government over a £14m funding cut could cost ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Highways and Transportation

£86,196

North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering outstanding services to people and places across the borough. Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director – Culture & Regeneration

£83,954 - £107,849 pa

This is a great opportunity to shape the cultural and economic future of a diverse and historic region Apply for this job

East Lindsey District Council

Director of Governance & Law

Up to £130,000

Kingston is a beautiful royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council