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POLITICS
Budget: Reeves attempts to drive up affordable homes
By William Eichler | 30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a raft of measures to tackle the ‘desperate lack of afford...
FINANCE
More 'unpalatable' decisions ahead, says finance chief
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
A sector finance expert has warned councils will have to continue making ‘unpalatable’ decisions.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Rayner paves the way for standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has paved the way for a return to remote meetings and giving ...
SOCIAL CARE
Councils face 'social care blackhole'
By Lee Peart | 24 October 2024
Councils are facing a ‘social care blackhole’ in their finances, according to the Lib Dems.
COUNCILLORS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...
WORKFORCE
EXCLUSIVE: Talks over workforce and recruitment pressures revealed
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is to speak to sector represent...
IMPROVEMENT
Commissioner hints at ministry intervention shift
By Dan Peters | 23 October 2024
New minister Jim McMahon will approach intervention in a more ‘supportive and collaborative way’,...
FINANCE
Survey reveals bailout demand amid bankruptcy fears
By Dan Peters | 22 October 2024
One in four English councils believe they are likely to be forced to apply for a bailout to avoid...
POLITICS
McMahon chairs first Council of Leaders
By Dan Peters | 21 October 2024
Minister Jim McMahon has chaired the first meeting of the cross-party Council of Leaders of local...
AUDIT
LGA warning over audit fees
By Dan Peters | 21 October 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned it is ‘very likely’ there will be ‘significant’...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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