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CYBER SECURITY
Councils require cyber security 'step change'
By Martin Ford | 11 October 2024
A new cyber security standard for councils has been launched by the Government.
PLANNING
Planning for flood resilience is crucial
By Sandy Forsyth | 10 October 2024
Ambitious planning reform must be anchored by flood resilience measures, says Sandy Forsyth
IMMIGRATION
Councils support people fleeing Lebanon
By Martin Ford | 09 October 2024
Councils have been called into action once again to help hundreds of British nationals and their ...
FUNDING
The costs of supporting people fleeing conflict must be recognised
By Alison Griffin | 09 October 2024
Alison Griffin says that recently the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and t...
DEVOLUTION
Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution
By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024
Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric’ by devolving powers across Engl...
DEVOLUTION
The devo debate
By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024
With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so ma...
FINANCE
Chief speaks out over Welsh pensions threat
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024
Wales’ eight local government pension funds should be left under the control of councillors, a fo...
FINANCE
Bidding pots launched despite ministerial pledge
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024
Frustrated council officers are still being invited to bid for small pots of cash despite ministe...
POLICY
Pushing ahead on performance
By Jason Lowther | 25 September 2024
Jason Lowther says Oflog must operate with a high degree of independence and transparency if it i...
POLITICS
McMahon drops diversity scrutiny
By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024
The new Government will not be asking councils for more information on their diversity spending, ...
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Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
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This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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