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Real-terms funding cuts for almost half of councils
FINANCE

Real-terms funding cuts for almost half of councils

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2025

Almost half of councils will see funding fall in real terms under the local government finance settlement, according to analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

LGA

Communication and clarity – a resolution worth making

By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2025

Heather Jameson says 'the gripes emanating from LGA HQ centre around communication and clarity – ...

LGA

LGA morale at all-time low

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2025

Morale at the Local Government Association (LGA) has hit an all-time low, with possible axing of ...

ADCS

Spinning a golden SEND thread

By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2025

ADCS president Rachael Wardell talks to Ann McGauran about the need for government to listen to ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

A year to remember...

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2025

A devolution priority programme combined with a wider council reorganisation that could be seen f...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Five lessons to usher in Total Place 2.0

By Stephen Taylor | 16 December 2025

Stephen Taylor welcomes the launch of place-based budget pilots across five mayoral authorities. ...

DIVERSITY

There's no diluting diversity

By Emily Twinch | 09 December 2025

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage made it clear: he sees no need for dedicated diversity staff. Emily...

REORGANISATION

Districts should look carefully at the creation of new town and city councils

By Ian Miller | 08 December 2025

Where public and political demand exist, districts have bandwidth now to focus on creating town o...

ICBS

The cracks that threaten integrated care

By Matthew Taylor | 04 December 2025

Groundbreaking investigation by The MJ and its sister title Healthcare Management reveal a stark ...

INTERVENTION

EXCLUSIVE: Tower Hamlets improving but risk of 'optimism bias'

By Paul Marinko | 04 December 2025

Tower Hamlets LBC has improved and continues to show ‘strong financial management’ but a tendency...

NCASC

Counting care costs

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2025

Councils continue to face steep rises in the cost of care in both children and adult services. As...

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frederica-diamanta

Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate & Communities

£146,697

As Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate & Communities, you will guide cultural transition, manage competing priorities Apply for this job

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils

Assistant Director Communications

£104,784 - £110,703pa (Inclusive)

Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. Apply for this job

Ealing London Borough Council

Managing Director - NABCEL

Up to £75,000

NABCEL (Nuneaton & Bedworth Community Enterprises Ltd) is the wholly owned trading company of Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. Apply for this job

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