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DEVOLUTION
Minister rules out 'abandoning' devolution framework
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
A minister has poured cold water on any hopes harboured by councils for far-reaching devolution w...
SOCIAL CARE
Leaders voice ICS frustration to minister
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
Social care minister Gillian Keegan was told local authorities were being sidelined or held back ...
DEVOLUTION
Call to devolve Afghan refugee responsibilities
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
Councils have called for the devolution of more responsibilities for Afghan refugees.
FINANCE
Cyber-attack costs mount for Gloucester
By Martin Ford | 08 March 2022
The National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre have been working with the council o...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA under pressure over Russian pension investments
08 March 2022
The Local Government Association (LGA) has come under pressure to push for its pension fund to wi...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils warn of 'staffing crisis' amid exodus
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2022
Councils have warned of a ‘staffing crisis’ as the number of children and family social workers q...
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Government is failing to set out councils' role in delivering net zero, say MPs
By Ann McGauran | 02 March 2022
MPs have hit out at the Government’s ‘apparent lack of urgency’ in clarifying how it will work wi...
SOCIAL CARE
Warnings over unmet care needs
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2022
Social care services could be put under further pressure due to unmet needs resulting from the CO...
FINANCE
Basildon told to develop narrative after years of uncertainty
By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2022
Basildon BC needs to develop a ‘simple but strong and effective narrative’ for its area after fou...
WHITEHALL
Working group to be formed on council data requests
By Dan Peters | 28 February 2022
The Government is to form a working group to understand what data it is ‘feasible’ for councils t...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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