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POLITICS
Yusuf returns to Reform to lead DOGE team
By William Eichler | 09 June 2025
Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf will return to the party to run its team tasked with scrutinising council f...
SEND
Reform of SEND cannot come quickly enough
By Simon Edwards | 05 June 2025
With deficits increasing and liabilities for SEND accruing interest on the existing debt, this is...
FINANCE
Spending Review cuts would have 'devastating consequences'
By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025
Councils have warned of dire consequences if their funding is reduced in the face of public secto...
FINANCE
The race to embrace transformation
By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025
Amid turbulent times for council finances, the new president of the Society of County Treasurers,...
PLANNING
Planning change labelled 'catastrophic'
By Martin Ford | 25 April 2025
Ministers have been told proposals aimed at speeding up planning approval for infrastructure proj...
FINANCE
Funding review must not only be evidence-led, but needs-led
By By Simon Edwards | 10 April 2025
County areas face a double whammy if the Government uses funding reform to focus resources dispro...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA updates business plan amid reorganisation shake-up
By Dan Peters | 09 April 2025
The Local Government Association (LGA) is working on a new business plan as mayors increasingly r...
LEGAL
EXCLUSIVE: Sector bodies decline to join legal challenge
By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025
The County Councils’ Network (CCN) and Rural Services’ Network (RSN) will not financially support...
SEND
SEND deficits 'ticking' clock, CCN warns
By William Eichler | 21 March 2025
County council leaders have warned that ‘unmanageable’ special educational needs and disabilities...
REORGANISATION
LGR plans could pose social care threat
By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025
‘Seismic’ changes brought about by local government reorganisation could pose a threat to social ...
Director of Planning and Building Control
up to £140,000
Our new director will play a key role at the heart of the Council’s ambitious agenda for place‐based growth and regeneration. Apply for this job
Assistant Director, Strategic Property
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Chief Executive
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Director of Planning and Building Control
up to £140,000
Our new director will play a key role at the heart of the Council’s ambitious agenda for place‐based growth and regeneration. Apply for this job
Assistant Director, Strategic Property
circa £120,000
This exciting property leadership role combines commercial, civic, and heritage asset management Apply for this job
Chief Executive
circa £150,000
We embrace the opportunities presented by reorganisation and devolution across the region. Apply for this job
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