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POLITICS
Sector braced for Trump tariff tremors
By Emily Twinch | 08 April 2025
The sector was this week bracing itself for the economic impact of US President Donald Trump slap...
HOUSING
Cost of homelessness leaves councils reeling
By Joe Lepper | 03 April 2025
Councils are being ‘pushed to breaking point’ by the ballooning cost of homelessness support, cha...
ENGAGEMENT
MHCLG reshuffle after engagement improvements
By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025
Engagement between the UK Government and councils has generally improved since Labour’s General E...
POLITICS
Burnham: Overhaul British state to boost economic growth
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025
Greater Manchester’s mayor has called for ‘wholesale change in the architecture and culture of th...
POLICY
Making the Government's missions local
By Ravi Gurumurthy | 02 April 2025
Ravi Gurumurthy looks at what needs to change if the ambition of the Government’s five missions i...
POLITICS
Councils urged to boost China links
By Joe Lepper | 27 March 2025
Councils should reassess their China-related activities to ensure they can access opportunities t...
FINANCE
McMahon: Government will look at council tax reform options
By Emily Twinch | 21 March 2025
Minister Jim McMahon has promised the Government will look at council tax reform options.
POLICY
Spring Statement: No more cash for councils
By Emily Twinch | 19 March 2025
Next week’s Spring Statement will give a flavour of the financial pressures local authorities wil...
POLITICS
Frustrated mayors delay campaign on fiscal devo
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 13 March 2025
Labour mayors frustrated by the lack of fiscal devolution are holding back from stepping up their...
DEVOLUTION
Edinburgh softens devo call under new leadership
By Joe Lepper | 12 March 2025
Edinburgh City Council has watered down its calls for more devolved powers under its new leadersh...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
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Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Engineering Team Manager (Network Co-ordination)
£53,460 - £56,732 per annum
Premium jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council. Apply for this job
Joint Chief Planning Officer
£85,456 - £92,027
Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
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