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FINANCE
Business rates U-turn warning
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2026
A retreat over changes to business rates could impact on the Local Government Finance Settlement,...
FINANCE
Warning of 'strong action' against reckless spending
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2026
Suggestions that the local government finance settlement could disincentivise sound management of...
LG CHALLENGE
Talent seeks a Challenge
By Jack Sanders | 22 December 2025
Jack Sanders sets the stage for the LG Challenge 2026, spotlighting a competition renowned for pr...
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 se...
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...
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Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity. Apply for this job
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