Title

POLICY AND POLITICS

Think-tank in reorganisation democracy warning

By Joe Lepper | 19 February 2026

Action is needed to preserve local democracy amid local government reorganisation and devolution,...

REORGANISATION

Basildon joins Norfolk in going cold on LGR

By Paul Marinko | 19 February 2026

Another council has called time on local government reorganisation (LGR) over Labour’s U-turn on ...

REORGANISATION

LGR: putting planning back into the spotlight

By Catriona Riddell | 19 February 2026

We now have a government that puts planning at the heart of economic growth, but does reorganisat...

ELECTIONS

Could elections U-turn signal a fight to save LGR?

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2026

Cancelling the postponement of elections 'takes U-turns to the next level', says Heather Jameson....

FINANCE

Financial reform cannot wait

By Owen Mapley | 18 February 2026

Owen Mapley says the finance settlement provides breathing space for many authorities – but this...

REORGANISATION

Reform to offer Havering chance to join Essex

By Paul Marinko | 17 February 2026

A Reform MP has claimed the party would offer Havering a referendum on leaving London to join Ess...

REORGANISATION

Norfolk withdraws cooperation on LGR over elections debacle

By Paul Marinko | 17 February 2026

Norfolk CC’s leadership has withdrawn its cooperation with ministers to deliver local government ...

ELECTIONS

Government U-turns on elections delays

By Martin Ford | 16 February 2026

The Government has withdrawn its decision to postpone local elections in 30 areas.

FINANCE

Many district councils will see a cash cut

By James Hood | 16 February 2026

On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...

REORGANISATION

Council reorganisations: The importance of good endings ahead of new beginnings

By Claire Ward | 16 February 2026

Mel Stevens, Ellen Care and Claire Ward say that to seize the opportunities local government reor...

frederica-diamanta

Finance Manager – Accountancy (Children & Families) 

 £54,495 – £56,737 (pay award pending plus benefits)

Premium jobThank you for your interest in joining Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and our Finance Service. Apply for this job

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

Corporate Accountant - WMF2974e

£51,536 - £52,413

We are looking for an experienced, CCAB qualified Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Lawyer - Litigation & Prosecution - WMF2973e

£56,883 - £59,198

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Westmorland and Furness Council Legal Team Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

See More Jobs
frederica-diamanta

Finance Manager – Accountancy (Children & Families) 

 £54,495 – £56,737 (pay award pending plus benefits)

Premium jobThank you for your interest in joining Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and our Finance Service. Apply for this job

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

Corporate Accountant - WMF2974e

£51,536 - £52,413

We are looking for an experienced, CCAB qualified Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Lawyer - Litigation & Prosecution - WMF2973e

£56,883 - £59,198

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Westmorland and Furness Council Legal Team Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

See More Jobs