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REORGANISATION
Cambridgeshire local government reorganisation debate heats up
By Paul Marinko | 24 October 2025
Cambridgeshire CC has backed the creation of two unitary authorities amid simmering tensions on r...
REORGANISATION
Essex CC leaves 'bitter taste' with 'underhand' reorg move
By Paul Marinko | 20 October 2025
Relations between Essex local authorities have been soured after the county council spent nearly ...
HOUSING
EXCLUSIVE: London councils still offering housing lifetime tenancies despite temporary accommodation crisis
By Paul Marinko | 15 October 2025
Research by The MJ has revealed a majority of London councils still providing lifetime tenancies ...
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...
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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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