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LEGAL
Voter ID legal challenge launched
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024
A legal challenge has been mounted against the Government over voter ID requirements for elections.
WHITEHALL
Senior Lib Dem calls for permitted development rights review
By Dan Peters | 19 February 2024
A review of permitted development rights (PDRs) should take place before reforms are introduced t...
FINANCE
Heseltine and Clark hit out over LEPs
By Michael Burton | 19 February 2024
Two former Conservative Cabinet ministers have hit out at plans to wind up England’s 39 Local Ent...
WHITEHALL
Government timetable could push councils to issue section 114s, treasurers warn
By Dan Peters | 16 February 2024
The Government’s proposed timeline for implementing changes to tackle risky borrowing by some cou...
COUNCIL TAX
Sunak doesn't accept the council tax system is broken
By Cllr Bill Revans | 16 February 2024
Without the additional £17m a year Somerset Council could have generated through council tax the ...
HEALTH
Creating a Centre for Population Health
By Durka Dougall | 13 February 2024
Professor Durka Dougall explains how the Centre for Population Health can support health and care...
HEALTH
Call for greater children's services involvement in policy
By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2024
Children’s services should be more involved in the policy that has led to police no longer attend...
ELECTIONS
General Election manifestos begin to take shape
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024
Labour is gearing up for the looming General Election by beginning work on its manifesto.
DEVOLUTION
London stalling?
By Nick Bowes | 13 February 2024
Nick Bowes sets out the reasons why more progress hasn’t been made on devolution in London and lo...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Rayner: We will treat councils with respect
By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2024
Shadow local government secretary Angela Rayner has claimed Labour would treat councils with the ...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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