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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Enfield urged to invest in planning
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023
Enfield LBC has been urged to divert more resources to its planning department to clear a backlog...
FINANCE
Jones steps up to lead commissioner at Slough
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has appointed Gavin Jones as the new lead commissioner at...
IMPROVEMENT
New leader for Brum after Labour ousts Ward
By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2023
The national Labour Party has selected John Cotton as the new leader of Birmingham City Council's...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: DLUHC dials up LGA improvement pressure
By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023
LGA could be made to axe several reviews in favour of key areas, as plans for Oflog watchdog grow.
IMPROVEMENT
Time to implement a corporate governance rating
By Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023
It is that time of year again – the moment the Local Government Association negotiates its fundin...
PLANNING
Gove in planning intervention threat
By Mark Conrad | 15 May 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has threatened intervention across nine underperforming c...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
'Surprise' at lack of CQC inspection pilot volunteers
By Martin Ford | 12 May 2023
An ex-president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has expressed ‘s...
IMPROVEMENT
Shropshire hit by enforcement notice
By Martin Ford | 10 May 2023
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued the notice following ‘poor handling’ of Freedo...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Ofsted finds 'serious failures' at South Tyneside
By Dan Peters | 09 May 2023
Ofsted inspectors have graded South Tyneside Council’s children’s services inadequate after alert...
FINANCE
Getting out of the mire
By Adele Taylor | 02 May 2023
Adele Taylor's new authority is in intervention. 'You don’t often get the chance to rip things ap...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
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