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POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Asylum legal downgrade sparks concern
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2026
Strategic migration partnerships have raised concerns about the impact of a Home Office decision to downgrade its legal duty to provide support to asylum seekers.
WHITEHALL
The lack of a national strategy for cities is a national failing
By Marvin Rees OBE | 19 January 2024
After the General Election, regardless of who wins it, Core Cities will unite with partners to ca...
HOUSING
Thousands of refugees face homelessness at Christmas, LGA warns
By Ellie Ames | 29 November 2023
The Government’s push to clear the asylum backlog is putting ‘tens of thousands’ of refugees at r...
HOUSING
Homelessness fears over asylum fast-tracking
By Ellie Ames | 26 October 2023
The largest city councils in England and Scotland fear that Government plans to speed up asylum d...
MIGRATION
Time to get serious about migration
By Mike Emmerich | 26 August 2023
Mike Emmerich unpicks the complex world issues driving migration to the UK, and says local leader...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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