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COUNCILLORS
Scots watchdog castigates Islands over joint board
By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022
A Scots watchdog has issued a scathing report, criticising unlawful decision-making and governanc...
PEOPLE
LGA's first chairman to retire
By Michael Burton | 21 March 2022
Lord Jeremy Beecham has annouced he will retire after 55 years in local and national politics.
COUNCILLORS
Ministers fail to act on calls to beef up standards
By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2022
The Government has been accused of ‘willfully looking the other way’ on standards after failing t...
BUSINESS
Lack of progress in Croydon's housing turnaround
By Mike Yuille | 17 March 2022
Croydon LBC has been slammed by an independent report for lack of progress in dealing with proble...
FINANCE
Tightening the squeeze
By Bob Neill | 08 March 2022
Gestures, big and small, will continue to be necessary as part of the collective effort to counte...
WHITEHALL
Councillors complain of lack of powers
By Mike Yuille | 07 March 2022
More than two out of three (68%) councillors in England feel they lack sufficient powers to repre...
AUDIT
Deadline laid down for councillors' improvement
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2022
Members at Moray Council have been given a year to show ‘strong cohesive leadership’ by a local g...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
East Hants wanted split from Havant, councillors claim
By Dan Peters | 04 March 2022
An ex-leader of Havant BC has expressed disappointment that East Hampshire DC will establish its ...
FINANCE
Basildon told to develop narrative after years of uncertainty
By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2022
Basildon BC needs to develop a ‘simple but strong and effective narrative’ for its area after fou...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Forbes: No parachute option for Newcastle leader
21 February 2022
Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has confirmed he will step down from his post after his...
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Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects
Renumeration package £74 – 78k
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial asset management Apply for this job
Head of Legal - (Commercial & Projects)
£71,513- £80,593 per annum
We are seeking a senior solicitor to join as the Head of Legal for Commercial and Projects work. Apply for this job
Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres
PO10 - £84,042 - £89,274
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: 'Further £430m' to tackle rough sleeping
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
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