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INTERVENTION
Councils using planning time extensions 'too often'
By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025
More councils could face Government intervention over planning following a tightening of rules.
COHESION
Independent cohesion commission launched
By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025
An independent commission on community and cohesion has been established to look into the ‘root c...
LGA CONFERENCE
How to make leadership radical, capable and agile
By Kim Wright | 25 June 2025
With the LGA Conference on 1-3 July imminent, Kim Wright – who will speak at the event – says inv...
REORGANISATION
Now for the fair funding fireworks
By Michael Burton | 25 June 2025
The Government has finally grasped the nettle of fair funding by producing a controversial draft ...
COUNCIL TAX
Sale delay after tax premium change
By Neil Merrick | 12 June 2025
Properties are taking much longer to sell in areas with a large number of second homes as local a...
LGA
Councils' watershed moment
By Martin Ford | 05 June 2025
Next week’s Spending Review will have huge implications for the future finances of local governme...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Frame the problem to design the solution
By Barry Quirk CBE | 03 June 2025
Barry Quirk applauds the Government’s focus on radical innovation, but says defining the issue to...
HOUSING
New planning powers for councils
By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025
Councils will be able to fine developers or confiscate land if homes are not built under new powe...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
A shared definition of 'neighbourhoods' is important
By Jessica Studdert | 08 May 2025
Jessica Studdert says that for real impact at a hyperlocal level, neighbourhoods need to be consi...
COMMUNITIES
Community duty mooted
By EXCLUSIVE by Joe Lepper | 01 May 2025
The Government is looking to hand all councils an extra duty to involve community groups in their...
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Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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