FINANCE

Stormy waters ahead

By Mark Conrad | 08 January 2024

Mark Conrad talks to three major groups of councils about what the provisional finance settlement...

ENVIRONMENT

Government flood fund activated

By Martin Ford | 08 January 2024

The Government has announced funding will be made available for councils to help communities affe...

HOUSING

Borough warns Gove over homelessness figures

By Mark Conrad | 22 December 2023

Southwark LBC has written to local government secretary Michae Gove, claiming government policies...

PLANNING

New nutrient neutrality laws shelved

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2023

Plans to introduce new laws on nutrient neutrality have been shelved by the Government.

PLANNING

Council: Gove's 'super prison' decision will stand

By Mark Conrad | 21 December 2023

Harborough DC has said it will not challenge local government secretary Michael Gove’s decision t...

PLANNING

Gove reveals 'name and shame' approach to planning

By Michael Burton | 19 December 2023

Housing secretary Michael Gove has ordered seven councils to come up with a timetable for produci...

ELECTIONS

Crying wolf or creaking system?

By Andy Pike | 19 December 2023

There is contention over the true scale of councils’ financial woes and what lies behind them say...

HOUSING

Review into London's 'woeful' housebuilding figures

By Michael Burton | 19 December 2023

Housing secretary Michael Gove has ordered a review into London’s housing shortages claiming the ...

FINANCE

Tax referendum cap lifted for three councils

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023

A number of councils are set to raise council tax by up to 10% next year without holding referend...

FINANCE

Gove announces finance settlement

By Mark Conrad | 18 December 2023

Michael Gove today announced England’s provisional local government finance settlement for 2024-2...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council