Title
SEND
SEND Reform must not be an afterthought
By Rachael Wardell | 08 September 2025
As the Government prepares to publish its schools white paper, now is the time to deliver bold, i...
LEGISLATION
Fire and rehire ban 'burned-out shell'
By Izzy Lepone | 08 September 2025
Trade union Unite has described the Government’s commitment to ban the practice of fire and rehir...
HOUSING
Councils back Right to Buy reforms but seek more flexibility
By William Eichler | 05 September 2025
Reforms to Right to Buy (RtB) have given councils greater confidence in protecting and growing th...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation contracts reach £3.4m
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2025
Councils have awarded contracts worth £3.4m since the start of the year as part of local governme...
SEND
LGA: SEND transport costs could hit nearly £2bn this year
By Dan Peters | 04 September 2025
Council spending on home to school transport for children with special educational needs and disa...
FINANCE
Exclusive: Fair funding 'won't resolve insufficient overall investment'
By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2025
The Government’s fair funding review will ‘not resolve the underlying issue of insufficient overa...
FINANCE
How councils will fare under Fair Funding 2.0
By Jonathan Meek | 04 September 2025
Simon Christian and Jonathan Meek analyse the impact of the Fair Funding Review 2.0 on different ...
FINANCE
What finance leaders can learn from Unai Emery's Aston Villa success
By Rob Powell | 04 September 2025
Rob Powell says finance leaders can build high-performing teams despite sector challenges, inspir...
GOVERNANCE
Glasgow redundancy payouts 'deeply concerning'
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2025
Redundancy payouts totalling £1m made to senior officers at Glasgow have been described as ‘deepl...
TRANSFORMATION
ICBs pause or postpone redundancy programmes due to lack of funding
By Lee Peart | 03 September 2025
A number of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have paused or postponed their redundancy programmes du...
Head of Early Years and Early Help
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Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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