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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Labour accused of centralist coalition approach

By Mark Conrad | 26 May 2023

Senior Lib Dems have accused Labour of centralist diktat in blocking a series of post-election co...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Chief executive peers can escape peer challenge scrutiny, LGA admits

By Dan Peters | 26 May 2023

Chief executives who volunteer as peers do not have to have a corporate peer challenge (CPC) in t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Tackling the housing shortage

23 May 2023

In his last column as chairman of the Local Government Association, Cllr James Jamieson looks at ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We're still moving forward

By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2023

Cllr James Jamieson reflects on a challenging period for the sector as he marks more than four ye...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Enfield urged to invest in planning

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023

Enfield LBC has been urged to divert more resources to its planning department to clear a backlog...

WHITEHALL

Neighbourhood services key to community cohesion

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2023

The next Government has been urged to fund councils to carry out basic neighbourhood services to ...

HEALTH

Priory concerns 'heart-breaking'

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2023

Concerns that have emerged about the safety of patients and staff at a large mental health care p...

FINANCE

Audit backlog will slow account simplification work

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2023

Changes to simplify council accounts will not be implemented in the short-term due to a lack of c...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: DLUHC dials up LGA improvement pressure

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023

LGA could be made to axe several reviews in favour of key areas, as plans for Oflog watchdog grow.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A checklist for new councillors

By John Tizard | 12 May 2023

In the aftermath of the local elections, John Tizard offers advice to new councillors and adminis...

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Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council