Title

Is it time to inspect homelessness?
PERFORMANCE

Is it time to inspect homelessness?

By Jack Shaw | 11 February 2026

The Government is already laying much of the groundwork for an ‘Ofsted for homelessness’, says Jack Shaw. He asserts that it should not be afraid to explore a more muscular approach to raising stan...

FINANCE

Local government now has clarity and a credible way forward on SEND

By Rob Powell | 10 February 2026

Rob Powell says he is ‘relieved and pleased that we now have a meaningful solution’ to English co...

FINANCE

Trashing the new burdens local government funding doctrine

By Ian Miller | 03 February 2026

There seems no proof yet that a penny has been added to the local government settlement to meet t...

ELECTIONS

Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering

By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026

The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...

DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...

INTERVENTION

Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.

DEVOLUTION

Is English devolution in a holding pattern hiatus?

By David Blackman | 20 January 2026

What impact will the delays to the mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Hampshire and the Solent, ...

FINANCE

EFS: Useful tool, not an end state

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 15 January 2026

Applying for Exceptional Financial Support? February could mark a turning point, as more councils...

REORGANISATION

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

FINANCE

Districts remain in dark on funding

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2026

Funding certainty lingers on for finance chiefs in district councils, despite the publication of ...

FINANCE

MHCLG faces delays in resolving local audit crisis

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2026

Resolving the crisis in local audit is taking longer than expected, the Ministry for Housing, Com...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Senior Product Manager

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402.

We have a vision of a happier, healthier, and more connected borough. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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