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EMERGENCY PLANNING
What councils need to know about Martyn's law
By Nathan Emmerich | 12 February 2026
Nathan Emmerich looks at the role councils are playing during the implementation period of Martyn’s Law – the legislation aimed at protecting the public against the terrorist threat by making venue...
LGA
LGA slammed for failing to take its own advice
By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has been accused of failing to take its own advice on empl...
PERFORMANCE
Is it time to inspect homelessness?
By Jack Shaw | 11 February 2026
The Government is already laying much of the groundwork for an ‘Ofsted for homelessness’, says Ja...
LGA
This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support
By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026
Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape t...
FINANCE
Lessons in tourism levies
By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026
Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...
LGA
Like it or not, the LGA still needs to change
By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026
Joanna Killian has done what she was brought in to do - bringing the LGA up to date and making i...
PENSIONS
Councillors urge minimum pension age hike amid cost fears
By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026
Councillors are pushing for the minimum pension age to be increased by two years for more officer...
PAY
£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands
By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026
Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...
LGA
Killian takes 'unexpected leave' from LGA
By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2026
Local Government Association chief Joanna Killian has taken ‘unexpected leave’ amid the ongoing s...
FINANCE
How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?
By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms an...
LEADERSHIP
Lifting off with the Impact local government national graduate programme
By Gabriella Mercuri | 28 January 2026
Gabriella Mercuri looks at how North Northamptonshire Council is using the Impact graduate scheme...
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up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
DDaT Programme Manager (18 Months FTC)
Grade M £71,713 - £79,409
As a Programme Manager within Barnet’s Strategy & Innovation directorate, you will play a pivotal leadership role Apply for this job
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