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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Reorganisation battle lines drawn over think-tank report
By Dan Peters | 20 October 2020
The bitter war of words between counties and districts over reorganisation stepped up this week a...
WHITEHALL
Jenrick dashes county reorganisation hopes
By Dan Peters | 13 October 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has torpedoed plans for widespread reorganisation beyon...
FINANCE
The Government cannot keep kicking the can down the road
By Ian Miller | 12 October 2020
Despite manifesto commitments, there will have to be tax rises to repay that massive debt, writes...
WHITEHALL
Fragmented funding risk to value for money, report warns
By Dan Peters | 05 October 2020
The increasing fragmentation in council funding ‘undermines central government’s understanding of...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Nine regional chiefs deliver Whitehall ultimatum
By Dan Peters | 29 September 2020
An ultimatum has been delivered by the nine regional chief executives working closely with the Go...
WHITEHALL
Williams in reorganisation rescue bid to Boris
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2020
The County Councils’ Network’s (CCN) Conservative leader has made a brazen direct appeal to Prime...
HOUSING
Devolution must back our success in delivery
By Cllr John Fuller | 16 September 2020
The pandemic has proved again that bigger Government is not always better, says John Fuller. 'We...
WHITEHALL
Decisions over miserly income guarantee deal was ministers' call
By Dan Peters | 16 September 2020
Local government calls for the income guarantee scheme to cover lost sales, fees and charges from...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Frustration bubbles over wait for Brexit bonanza
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2020
The Government runs the risk of ‘levelling up everywhere at rock bottom’ as uncertainty continues...
PLANNING
Councils warn of 'housebuilding fiasco'
By Martin Ford | 15 September 2020
New government housing targets will lead to a north-south divide in England, the Local Government...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
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Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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