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WORKFORCE
Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
By William Eichler | 08 April 2026
The Conservative Party has vowed to outlaw the practice of local authorities offering four-day wo...
POLITICS
Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents
By Dan Mead | 08 April 2026
Ahead of the May elections, Labour Together has set out a ‘big bang’ package it says will repair ...
REORGANISATION
LGR and the ominous signs for cross-council working
By Paul Marinko | 02 April 2026
Whether or not counties decide to legally challenge proposals, they are likely now to engage less...
DEVOLUTION
Peers challenge ministerial powers in English Devolution Bill
By Martin Ford | 31 March 2026
Peers have moved to strip ministers of powers to impose changes on combined and strategic authori...
REORGANISATION
LGR: The importance of a clear narrative
By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026
On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibili...
DEVOLUTION
Northamptonshire councils consider joint devolution plan
By Joe Lepper | 19 March 2026
North and West Northamptonshire Councils will align under a joint devolution proposal should thei...
COMMUNICATIONS
Cruising through the council pre-election comms challenge
By Louise Neilan | 19 March 2026
Louise Neilan provides a steer to key officers on how to keep councils on the right side of the g...
MAYORS
Government to introduce local scrutiny committees for mayors
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
The Government is proposing to establish ‘local scrutiny committees’ to oversee strategic authori...
FINANCE
Reform UK tax hike used to 'bash party over the head'
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
Worcestershire CC’s 9% council tax rise has been used to ‘bash us over the head’, a senior Reform...
ELECTIONS
Why empowered councils can inspire the electorate
By Sir Bob Neill | 18 March 2026
Devolving more funding is the answer to improving the lacklustre turnout at local elections, says...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Associate Director for Financial Management (Deputy Section 151 Officer)
£108,015 - £118,000 pa
Operational leadership that turns strategy into reality. Apply for this job
Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)
Competitive
The strategic voice of finance at the heart of Dudley. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
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