WELFARE

'Devil in the details' of welfare reform plans, says SIGOMA

By Ann McGauran | 19 March 2025

The ‘devil will be in the details’ of the Government’s proposed reforms to welfare, says the lead...

FUNDING

Funding resets should tie in with multi-year settlements, says report

By Ann McGauran | 18 March 2025

Ministers should commit to regular local government funding resets ideally every three years to t...

DEVOLUTION

Developing deeper devo growth

By Luke Raikes | 14 March 2025

The English Devolution White Paper rightly puts growth and living standards centre stage, says Lu...

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...

frederica-diamanta

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

up to £120k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

up to £120k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council