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FINANCE
Call to share welfare costs regionally
By Martin Ford | 05 March 2025
The Government has been urged to empower councils to share welfare costs regionally as part of th...
REORGANISATION
Call for reorganisation clarity
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2025
The Government has been urged to provide more clarity on reorganisation proposals.
SOCIAL CARE
The clear path for care reform
By Cllr Mike Stonard | 03 March 2025
Genuine social care reform can be achieved now, by hearing the voices of those on the ground, say...
HOUSEBUILDING
Rayner to form 'army' of mayors
By Martin Ford | 28 February 2025
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has said mayors will form the vanguard of an ‘army to take on...
FINANCE
Funding floor for Welsh councils
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...
REORGANISATION
Lack of asylum funding snag for reorganisation
By Joe Lepper | 20 February 2025
Funding for asylum seeker support has emerged as a sticking point in Kent’s reorganisation plans.
FINANCE
Sector seeks resolution to SEND deficits
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025
Local government has called for a resolution to the issue of Special Educational Needs and Disabi...
FINANCE
Sector calls for data and evidence to drive fair funding
By Emily Twinch | 19 February 2025
The Government should use the best available evidence and most up-to-date data to calculate local...
POLITICS
Housing: This time it's personal
By Martin Ford | 12 February 2025
Martin Ford sat down with the Housing, Communities and Local Government committee’s new chair Flo...
FINANCE
Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025
A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis fac...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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