Title
PAY
Strike action threat after pay offer imposition
By William Eichler | 27 September 2024
Trade union Unison has threatened strike action after local authority leaders in Scotland decided...
FINANCE
Council told to 'urgently address' finances
By Martin Ford | 27 September 2024
A council has been told to ‘urgently address its financial situation’ by a financial watchdog.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Building up from the local
By Sarah Longlands | 26 September 2024
Sarah Longlands explains why investing in local government should be part of the national growth ...
FINANCE
Dudley forced into reserves raid
By Dan Peters | 26 September 2024
Dudley MBC has ‘little scope to meet unexpected pressures’, senior councillors have been told.
INTERVENTION
Call for Oflog independence
By Martin Ford | 26 September 2024
Academics have called for an overhaul of the Office for Local Government (Oflog), including makin...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
A fond farewell
By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2024
As chief executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan prepares to leave after 14 years for a top r...
OFLOG
Rethinking Oflog
By Jon Rowney | 26 September 2024
An opportunity exists to rethink what a sustainable and purpose-led assurance framework for local...
FINANCE
Reeves says 'no return to austerity'
By Emily Twinch | 23 September 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed ‘there will be no return to austerity’ at the Labour Party Con...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Charity warns council not to charge parents for taking children into care
By Emily Twinch | 23 September 2024
A charity has called on a council not to charge for children taken into care because it could det...
SOCIAL CARE
LGA in supported housing funding boost call
By Ellie Ames | 20 September 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the Government to boost spending on supported ho...
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- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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