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The Government has withdrawn its decision to postpone local elections in 30 areas.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

HOUSING

Former DCN chair blames LGR for council's debt write-off plan

By Paul Marinko | 12 February 2026

A former District Councils’ Network chair has blamed local government reorganisation (LGR) for hi...

FINANCE

The centre must tackle the challenges still faced by counties and unitaries

By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 12 February 2026

The Government’s decision to pay the bulk of SEND deficits is a relief, but sensible decisions on...

DEVOLUTION

Non-mayoral areas continue to lose out on funding

12 February 2026

Ian Miller asks: 'Is the speed of devolution being constrained by what is available in Treasury c...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Total Place requires total trust

By Lisa McNally | 09 February 2026

Councils can expand the Total Place ethos by joining up often fragmented policies and programmes,...

IMPOWER INDEX

The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...

FINANCE

Financial grip is paramount for councils going through reorganisation

By Adele Taylor | 05 February 2026

Adele Taylor says reorganisation is 'a perfect opportunity to build on the individual strengths w...

PENSIONS

Councillors urge minimum pension age hike amid cost fears

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026

Councillors are pushing for the minimum pension age to be increased by two years for more officer...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Competitive

Camden Learning is a pioneering schools-led partnership bringing together 57 schools. Apply for this job

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Assistant Director

£88,671 - £97,706 per annum

Our Assistant Directors have the resources and the authority they need to make our ambition a reality for children Apply for this job

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£49,817 to £53,051 per annum

You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. Apply for this job

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