Funding

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has denied that local government reorganisation will impact o...

FINANCE

Ministers should be transparent over NIC support

By Ian Miller | 03 January 2025

Ian Miller puts Government funding for national insurance contributions under the microscope.

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Public back council funding hike

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2024

Two out of three people back calls to increase local government funding, a survey has found.

FINANCE

Rebuilding trust: why local audit reforms can't wait

By Iain Murray | 18 December 2024

Rebuilding the audit system is a key component in resolving local government’s funding crisis, wr...

FINANCE

£2bn finance settlement boost announced

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2024

Councils in England will receive a share of £2bn additional funding next year under the provision...

DEVOLUTION

Christmas crackers keep coming

By Zoë Billingham | 17 December 2024

All the Government's proposals due by the end of this year add up to significant change for place...

Districts punch well above their weight

By Gill Kneller | 17 December 2024

Compared to the overwhelming funding issues surrounding social care, district budgets might feel ...

SOCIAL VALUE

Westminster's success in harnessing social value

By Cllr Geoff Barraclough | 12 December 2024

Cllr Geoff Barraclough explains how Westminster LBC is unlocking the benefits of social value fro...

REORGANISATION

Putting destiny in our own hands

By Richard Flinton | 11 December 2024

Richard Flinton reflects on the challenge of creating one council in North Yorkshire to bring ben...

FUNDING

Biting the bullet on local tax transformation

By Sandy Forsyth | 11 December 2024

Localis lead researcher Sandy Forsyth sets out the political case for local funding revaluation a...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council