Title
DEVOLUTION
The devo debate
By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024
With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so ma...
FINANCE
Independent funding body distribution call
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024
Local authorities in some of the country’s most deprived areas have called for allocations of cou...
PLANNING
Fears over strategic planning proposals
By Martin Ford | 01 October 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) has raised concerns over Government proposals for strategi...
FINANCE
Waiting continues for multi-year settlement despite 'collapse' warnings
By Dan Peters | 12 September 2024
Local government expects another one-year finance settlement despite warnings that failing to add...
HOMELESSNESS
United call following homelessness surge
By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024
The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...
PLANNING
Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit
By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024
A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...
SEND
SEND system 'not working'
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Educational outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have fai...
GENERAL ELECTION
Public servants and civil servants go 'above and beyond'
By Rachael Shimmin | 03 July 2024
Rachael Shimmin pays tribute to the late civil servant Paul Rowsell for his work and to public s...
RECRUITMENT
Project Z: Are you sending the right message?
By Chantelle Wooldridge | 26 June 2024
How can we attract and retain young people into the public sector? Chantelle Wooldridge outlines ...
FINANCE
King recognises council chiefs in honours
By Emily Twinch | 17 June 2024
Current and former local authority bosses have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Hon...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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