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LGA: councils need oversight powers over academies
By Thomas Bridge | 26 October 2012
Local authorities should retain powers to monitor academies if standards are to be maintained, co...
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Council pension pots could fund 300,000 new homes a year, report claims
By Laura Sharman | 26 October 2012
Local authority pension funds could help build 300,000 new homes every year, Future Homes Commiss...
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Now is not the time for reorganisation
By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012
Every now and then, someone comes up with a cunning plan to reorganise local government into a si...
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Whitehall to battle over unitary plans
By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012
A Whitehall battle is set to erupt amid calls for further local government reorganisations, The M...
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LGA calls for top-slice cash back
By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012
LGA Chair, Sir Merrick Cockell, pens letter urging education secretary, Michael Gove, to return £...
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St Albans chief named LGA director of finance
25 October 2012
The Local Government Association (LGA) has hired St Albans DC chief executive, Daniel Goodwin, as...
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Female staff win 'landmark' pay case
By Thomas Bridge | 24 October 2012
Former female employees of Birmingham City Council can launch compensation claims over missed bon...
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Soap Box
By Harry Phibbs | 24 October 2012
Trade unions should embrace new arrangements for 'town hall pilgrims', argues Harry Phibbs.
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Spoof sinks lifeguards
24 October 2012
Diary - Gangnam style. Whatever that is.... Curious tale of municipal Californian lifesavers.
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Ultimate tourist trap
24 October 2012
Is it wise to announce plans to transform a heritage prison before Halloweeen? Spooky and kooky.
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- 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'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
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
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- 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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