WHITEHALL

Government 'understands' virtual meetings call

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2021

Sector representatives have been told their arguments for allowing virtual meetings to continue h...

FINANCE

Jenrick announces final finance settlement

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2021

The Government has published the final local government finance settlement for England.

FINANCE

Croydon: There is 'no alternative' to capitalisation

By Heather Jameson | 02 February 2021

There is ‘no credible alternative’ to capitalisation in a bid to rescue Croydon LBC’s finances, a...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Legal advice sought in fight to keep remote meetings

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2021

Local government officers are seeking legal advice to work out if councils can continue to hold m...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils 'in driving seat' for UK Shared Prosperity Fund, says Jenrick

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Councils will take a leading role in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), local government secr...

ELECTIONS

Jenrick tells leaders to prepare for May elections

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

Council leaders have urged the Government to reconsider pressing ahead with local elections in May.

ROBERT JENRICK

Streets apart in thinking

20 January 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has landed himself in hot water with a Birmingham MP over hi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The high street is dead, long live the high street

By Cllr John Merry | 19 January 2021

Six Key Cities members received all or part of the Future High Streets funding they originally bi...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Casey calls for stronger rough sleeping prevention

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021

Tackling rough sleeping has been ‘dumped on’ local authorities, according to the woman behind the...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Jenrick: I would love remote meetings to continue

By Dan Peters | 19 January 2021

Robert Jenrick has said he would ‘love’ councils to be able to continue holding remote meetings b...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

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