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REORGANISATION
DCN warns of reorganisation risks
By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2025
A new report commissioned by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned reorganisation risks...
FINANCE
Hollinrake: Leaders to blame for s114 notices
By Paul Marinko | 19 February 2025
Conservative local government spokesperson Kevin Hollinrake has said council leaders are primaril...
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...
HOUSING
Rules change proposed to boost social housing supply
By Martin Ford | 18 February 2025
Changes to financial rules that could unlock funds for council investment in social housing are t...
REORGANISATION
Worcester City sets out preferred unitary plan
By Ann McGauran | 17 February 2025
The Government must give a South Worcestershire unitary council ‘serious consideration’, accordin...
GOVERNMENT
Call for more guidance to tackle rough sleeping
By Emily Twinch | 14 February 2025
Councils need more guidance to help them turn the tide of rising levels of rough-sleeping, mainly...
PLANNING
IPPR calls for stronger planning departments
By Emily Twinch | 14 February 2025
Government should beef up planning departments to achieve its 1.5 million new homes target, a thi...
FINANCE
Former Woking officers expected to face probe
By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2025
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reportedly planning to launch an investigation into two ...
ASYLUM
EXCLUSIVE: Home Office stops UASC incentive payments
By Paul Marinko | 05 February 2025
The Home Office has stopped a key funding stream worth millions of pounds to councils receiving u...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Treasury to review growth investment guidelines
By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2025
The Treasury will review Green Book guidelines after Liverpool regional mayor Steve Rotheram hit ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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