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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 ...
COHESION
Taskforce fails to recognise councils' key role in cohesion
By EXCLUSIVE by Paul Marinko | 27 August 2025
Ministers have been accused of failing to recognise the ‘vital role’ of councils in cohesion afte...
HOUSING
Reform councils attack Home Office over asylum housing
By Paul Marinko | 19 August 2025
Reform UK council leaders have written to home secretary Yvette Cooper attacking the Government’s...
LEGISLATION
Taking a delve into devo
By Tiffany Cloynes | 06 August 2025
Tiffany Cloynes offers a whirlwind tour of the key features of the English Devolution and Communi...
REORGANISATION
Reading launches 'land grab' of West Berkshire
By Paul Marinko | 29 July 2025
Reading BC has launched a ‘land grab’ of neighbouring West Berkshire wards as the territorial bat...
PROCUREMENT
Reorganisation 'gives opportunity to embed Procurement Act'
By Emily Twinch | 25 July 2025
Councils needs to have a ‘laser-like’ focus on procurement and should use reorganisation to embed...
GOVERNANCE
Warning against forced return to 'autocratic' cabinet system
By Dan Peters | 24 July 2025
Labour-led Sheffield City Council has warned against a forced return to the ‘autocratic, top-down...
GOVERNMENT
Find finance fix
By Neil Merrick | 23 July 2025
MPs call for authorities to be given immediate powers to revalue properties ahead of full review ...
COMMISSIONING
McArdle to replace Caller as Birmingham intervention boss
By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025
Government commissioner Tony McArdle is to replace Max Caller heading up the intervention team at...
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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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