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FINANCE
Scottish councils funding falling short
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Funding for Scottish councils is failing to keep pace with rising costs and demand according to t...
POVERTY
Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma
By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026
Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma throug...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Home Office warned over asylum homelessness risk
By Dan Peters | 11 June 2026
The Government risks undermining its own ambition to cut homelessness unless it urgently strength...
SOCIAL HOUSING
Using below-market land disposals to accelerate social housing
By Mark Cook | 09 June 2026
Councils have greater flexibility to dispose of land for affordable housing than often assumed, b...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Social housing waiting lists will take more than 100 years to clear
By William Eichler | 08 June 2026
England’s social housing waiting lists will take 119 years to clear at the current pace of houseb...
HOUSING
A rights-based case for new homes at Crews Hill and Chase Park
By Holly Lewis | 08 June 2026
Holly Lewis says a rights-based approach to planning can help councils balance local concerns wit...
DEVOLUTION
Government must invest in sector's capacity and agency
By Mo Baines | 08 June 2026
Mo Baines argues that councils’ crucial role as convenors of economic stakeholders and partnershi...
POLICY AND POLITICS
MPs scold Home Office over lack of council involvement in asylum
By Dan Peters | 05 June 2026
Local authorities still lack a ‘meaningful say’ in asylum accommodation decisions, a cross-party ...
PLANNING
Greater Cambridge Development Corporation launched
By Martin Ford | 03 June 2026
Government plans to press ahead with a development corporation in Cambridge have been met with di...
LEGAL
Councils could face bill after legal clash
By Neil Merrick | 28 May 2026
At least 40 councils are waiting to discover if they need to repay money to housebuilders as more...
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We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally CIPFA qualified (or other CCAB) Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
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This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
Head of Head of Rent Service
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This leadership role in the Council, with responsibility for the effective and efficient collection of rent across the Housing Revenue Account Apply for this job
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