Reforming and transforming
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Reforming and transforming

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

As councils rush towards reorganisation, what are the lessons from past redesigns? Heather Jameson reports from a webinar hosted by Penna, CIPFA and The MJ – and Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Ch...

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Councils risk being 'fleeced' over reorg, says former commissioner

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

Councils facing reorganisation face being ‘fleeced’ by consultants keen to profit from the proces...

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Reassembling the dragon

By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025

Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...

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Most of public 'not following closely' reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2025

Almost two-thirds of the public are not engaged with local government reorganisation, according t...

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Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty

By David Brown | 20 April 2025

Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...

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Portsmouth wants out of reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 17 April 2025

Portsmouth City Council has called on ministers to leave it out of reorganisation plans, arguing ...

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If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...

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Surrey urged to include single unitary proposal

By Paul Marinko and Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

The Government has urged Surrey to provide costings for a single unitary authority in its final r...

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Prioritising financial probity in a time of flux

By Amardeep Gill | 17 April 2025

Audit, government and scrutiny must be reformed and renewed alongside reorganisation or the risk ...

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Surrey to remain divided on unitary plans

By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2025

Surrey’s borough and district councils have revealed the region is set to defy government request...

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The six challenging Cs

By Michael Coughlin | 16 April 2025

As councils start grappling with the practicalities of local government reorganisation, Michael C...

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frederica-diamanta

Area Manager – Youth Offending Service

£58,459 – £60,890

This is a senior management position with responsibility for the Youth Justice Service Apply for this job

Hamptons

Assistant Director of Place Operations

to £115,452

Bury is a proud and prosperous borough Apply for this job

Bury Council

Head of Community Safety and Prevention (1-year Fixed-Term)

£77,325.00 - £86,802.00 per annum

Do you have a passion for supporting communities? Apply for this job

MOPAC