Title

REORGANISATION

Four competing LGR proposals for Essex

By Paul Marinko | 29 September 2025

Councils in Essex have submitted four competing bids for local government reorganisation, ranging...

HOUSING

Labour conference: Reed reveals 12 new town sites

By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2025

Housing secretary Steve Reed has revealed the location of 12 new towns as part of his pledge to ‘...

REORGANISATION

Norwich backs three unitary plan as county and South Norfolk break rank with separate proposals

By Izzy Lepone | 25 September 2025

Norwich City Council has backed proposals for three unitary councils in Norfolk as the county’s a...

REORGANISATION

Move to transfer Surrey assets ahead of reorganisation

By By Paul Marinko | 25 September 2025

Surrey districts are moving to transfer community assets to parish councils and community groups ...

HOMELESSNESS

Councils spend record £2.8bn on temporary housing

By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2025

The Government has released new figures showing that local councils in England spent £2.8bn on te...

HOUSING

New towns report delayed amid fears over rising costs

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 18 September 2025

The final report of the New Towns Taskforce has been delayed as part of the Government’s attempts...

FINANCE

Government delays mean councils will face financial time pressures

By Tracy Bingham | 17 September 2025

With the Government now confirming the Budget will be on 26 November, the local government financ...

REORGANISATION

Essex claims three unitary reorganisation would best tackle debt crisis

By Paul Marinko | 09 September 2025

Essex CC’s leadership has claimed its favoured three unitary model of reorganisation would best m...

ASYLUM

Heated. Divided. Unresolved. Asylum is not an easy issue

By Heather Jameson | 28 August 2025

Not so long ago, August used to be the silly season for news, as outlets scratched round while Pa...

HOUSING

HMOs become centre of latest asylum battle

By By Paul Marinko | 28 August 2025

Councils are being urged to tighten planning laws around Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) as ...

frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

See More Jobs
frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

See More Jobs