The outlook for Reform
ELECTIONS

The outlook for Reform

By Paul Marinko | 17 April 2025

Paul Marinko finds that many share the view that Reform are going to do well in next month’s local elections. But what is likely to happen once they gain seats on councils?

SOCIAL CARE

Councils deny talks over abuse inquries

By Martin Ford | 16 April 2025

Two councils have denied negotiations have taken place over inquiries into child sexual abuse and...

PEOPLE

Gove handed peerage

By Martin Ford | 14 April 2025

Former local government secretary Michael Gove has been appointed to the House of Lords.

PLANNING

Minister blocks Oldham exit from development plan

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Oldham MBC’s attempt to exit an agreement that could see the development of 11,500 new homes has ...

ANGELA RAYNER

EXCLUSIVE: Rayner drops Brum inquiry plan

By Emily Twinch | 09 April 2025

Angela Rayner has dropped government plans for a statutory inquiry that would have investigated L...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA updates business plan amid reorganisation shake-up

By Dan Peters | 09 April 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) is working on a new business plan as mayors increasingly r...

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...

COMMUNITIES

Let the people in

By Sarah Longlands | 08 April 2025

As cynicism grows, instead of battening down the hatches and staying in collective comfort zones,...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Staff offered support after mayor's arrest

By William Eichler | 07 April 2025

West of England Combined Authority staff have been offered support after mayor Dan Norris was arr...

POLITICS

West Midlands expected to be worst hit by Trump tariffs

By Emily Twinch | 04 April 2025

The West Midlands is expected to be the region worst hit by President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff o...

LONDON COUNCILS

London Councils in powers push

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025

The capital’s boroughs have made a bid for a bigger role in decisions over devolved powers and fu...

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Carbon and Net Zero Manager

£47,754 - £50,788

To lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Assistant Director of City Transport

£78k-£84k

Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

Assistant Director of City Sustainability

£78k-£84k

Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council