Funding

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 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...

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Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council