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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Nine local councils will support local authorities to improve outcomes for children

By Nimal Jude | 11 November 2025

Nimal Jude introduces a new national programme to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making ac...

FUNDING

Adding up the price of local government interventions

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2025

As more councils in intervention increases, the price tag for commissioners is skyrocketing. Dan ...

WORKFORCE

Attracting young talent to public sector careers

By Manny Sandhu | 29 October 2025

Manny Sandhu shares how a new pilot campaign – unveiled at the WMJobs Expo 2025 – is energising y...

LGA

Government stands firm on committee system abolition

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2025

Local government minister Steve Reed has rebuffed a plea to look again at its move to scrap the c...

FAIR FUNDING

EXCLUSIVE: Fair funding fightback

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2025

An alliance of urban authorities is pressing the Government to change tack on the fair funding re...

LABOUR PARTY

Labour looks local

By Cllr Bev Craig | 26 September 2025

As Labour delegates prepare to head to the party conference in Liverpool, Cllr Bev Craig outlines...

FINANCE

Shropshire 'a hair's breadth' from s114

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2025

Shropshire Council will have to rely on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) to stave off a sectio...

HOUSING

LGA: Councils need more than a decade to reach decent homes standard

By Neil Merrick | 24 September 2025

Councils should be given up to 12 years to bring social housing up to an enhanced decent homes st...

POLICY AND POLITICS

After the reshuffle: ensuring the LGA's voice continues to be heard

By Louise Gittins | 23 September 2025

The LGA is engaging with the new ministerial team and with parliament to help shape reforms aroun...

GOVERNANCE

Understanding the Golden Triangle

By Graeme McDonald | 10 September 2025

Graeme McDonald explores a report that outlines the vital responsibilities of local government’s ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Standards and Learning

Soulbury SPA 21 24, £71,013 - £74,828 per annum + potential for 3 additional SPA

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. Apply for this job

Wigan Council

Director of Resources

£123,550

North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering outstanding services to people and places across the Borough. Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Contracts / Procurement Lawyer

£51,356 - £53,460

We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal service as a Senior Contracts / Procurement Lawyer. Apply for this job

Middlesbrough Council

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