Title
IMPROVEMENT
Improvement board concludes Liverpool 'well led'
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025
A nine-month investigation by an Improvement and Assurance Board (IAB) has concluded that Liverpo...
ASYLUM
Home Office cuts UASC incentive payments
By Paul Marinko | 10 April 2025
The Government has reinstated an incentive scheme for councils accepting the transfer of Unaccomp...
LONDON
Leaders clash with Khan over devo in the capital
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 10 April 2025
The capital’s frustrated boroughs have publicly called for London’s mayor to share some of his po...
AUDIT
Government announces new audit commitments
By Paul Marinko | 09 April 2025
The Government has today set out a series of commitments aimed at ‘overhauling’ local authority a...
REORGANISATION
Ministers set to reject social care trust plans
By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson and Paul Marinko | 27 March 2025
Ministers are likely to reject plans for children’s or adult social care trusts that come as part...
ASYLUM
Asylum hotel contingency plan activated
By Martin Ford | 26 March 2025
The Home Office has activated contingency plans following the axing of an asylum hotel contractor.
FINANCE
Spring Statement: Chancellor banks on house building adding £6.8bn to economy
By Paul Marinko | 26 March 2025
The chancellor’s Spring Statement has placed faith in housebuilding improving public finances and...
ENERGY
North 'key' to renewable energy
By Emily Twinch | 25 March 2025
Ministers should invest in clean manufacturing and set up mayoral-led councils in the North to he...
THINK TANK
Think-tank calls for green energy public-private partnerships
By Emily Twinch | 25 March 2025
The Government should produce a framework for creating public-private partnerships that would hel...
REORGANISATION
Minister cites international politics for reorganisation delays
By Paul Marinko | 14 March 2025
Local government minister Baroness Sharon Taylor has cited geopolitical uncertainty as a potentia...
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
