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PLANNING
Councillors voice intervention fears
By Martin Ford | 13 January 2021
Members of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council have raised concerns the authority could f...
WHITEHALL
Taking control of the devolution debate
By Seb Lowe | 07 January 2021
Seb Lowe says that given the preference of government for unitary councils, failure by district c...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A letter to Santa from local government in England
By Colin Copus | 23 December 2020
It feels as if local government is on everyone’s ‘naughty list’ at present, says Colin Copus. Her...
REORGANISATION
Deadline day for reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 09 December 2020
Councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset face a nervous wait as the deadline passes for ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Let's grasp this opportunity to create One Somerset for outstanding public services
By Cllr David Fothergill | 09 December 2020
A single council for Somerset is the best option for the county, argues Cllr David Fothergill. 'O...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Election delays considered for unitary bid councils
03 December 2020
The Government would ‘carefully consider’ any requests to postpone elections from the three counc...
WHITEHALL
Tory mayor claims Whitehall blocking devolution
By Martin Ford | 01 December 2020
One of the biggest challenges to devolution comes from civil servants, the Mayor of Cambridgeshir...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
A golden chance for reform
By Cllr Stewart Young | 16 November 2020
The leaders of Cumbria, Somerset, and North Yorkshire Cllrs Stewart Young, David Fothergill and C...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Preparing reorganisation is a pointless distraction
By Steve Leach | 16 November 2020
Only Somerset, North Yorkshire and Cumbria have been asked to submit unitary proposals. Steve Lea...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Combined authority expansion halted by 'party politics'
By Martin Ford | 09 November 2020
The expansion of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has stalled after leaders failed t...
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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'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
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
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. 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'
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
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