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FINANCE

LGA warning over fair funding transition

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned proposed fair funding transition arrangements w...

FAIR FUNDING

Fears fair funding could trigger section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2025

Fears councils may be forced into issuing section 114 notices by the fair funding review have bee...

COVID

Councils demand greater recognition in emergency planning

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded recognition of councils as an ‘equal and trus...

COVID

Pandemic pandemonium

By Martin Ford | 31 July 2025

Exercises carried out to prepare for another potential pandemic have uncovered a litany of challe...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

'Lack of understanding' in Government on social care, says LGA chief

By Martin Ford | 28 July 2025

A 'lack of understanding' about social care remains in Government following mistakes made during ...

DEVOLUTION

Local government needs genuine devo

By Louise Gittins | 25 July 2025

The Local Government Association 'supports devolution where governance is local by default, with ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Economic development needs to be a central driver of reorganisation

By Caroline Green | 22 July 2025

Reorganisation is a rare chance to realign governance with how economies actually function, says ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Call for Government to fix 'broken' children's social care

By Ann McGauran | 10 July 2025

Urgent action is needed to fix a ‘broken’ children’s social care system and give all young people...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Could they be a contender?

By Jack Shaw | 03 July 2025

If Reform-controlled authorities prove dysfunctional or obstructive will that erode trust in both...

MHCLG

Many questions – few answers

By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2025

'As the sector gathers in Liverpool for the Local Government Association annual conference, both ...

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frederica-diamanta

Chartered Civil Engineer – Highways Specialist

£65,000 - £80,000 based on experience.

We are looking for a driven and experienced Chartered Civil Engineer with a strong background in highways engineering to join our team. Apply for this job

W.D.M. Limited

Assistant Director, People

£96186.0000 - £104843.0000 per annum

Assistant Director, PeoplePermanent, Full TimeUp to £104,843 per annum Location: ChelmsfordWorking Style: Anywhere workerClosing Date: Sunday 2nd Nove Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager

£58,165 - £62,094

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference? Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council