ELECTIONS

Will the complexity of LGR mean more election delays?

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'There is a complex timetable for [LGR] implementation that seems to get in...

REORGANISATION

Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before f...

FINANCE

Finding a better financial balance

By Mark Sandford | 18 February 2025

Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford set out five progressive steps to local government financia...

DEVOLUTION

Devo framework provides basis for going further and faster

By By Cllr James Lewis | 18 February 2025

The English core cities sit as part of existing mayoral combined authorities and stand ready to s...

DEVOLUTION

Nailing scale

By Dr Simon Kaye | 18 February 2025

Devolution should be about building institutions that are strong enough to take on real responsib...

REORGANISATION

Hillingdon: Slough merger 'unsubstantiated'

By Paul Marinko | 18 February 2025

Hillingdon LBC has slammed as ‘unsubstantiated’ a proposal by neighbouring Slough to consider mer...

REORGANISATION

Worcester City sets out preferred unitary plan

By Ann McGauran | 17 February 2025

The Government must give a South Worcestershire unitary council ‘serious consideration’, accordin...

REORGANISATION

Slicing districts could slow LGR for fast-track areas

By By Heather Jameson and Dan Peters | 17 February 2025

Cutting across district boundaries to make new unitaries could create a backlog of legislation an...

DEVOLUTION

Sprinting instead of marathon preparation

By Kathy O’Leary | 17 February 2025

There isn’t a united view on what unitary arrangements should look like for Gloucestershire, says...

ELECTIONS

Questions over elections delay

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025

Delayed elections to councils set for reorganisation could still take place ahead of the formatio...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council