London Councils in powers push
LONDON COUNCILS

London Councils in powers push

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025

The capital’s boroughs have made a bid for a bigger role in decisions over devolved powers and funding.

FINANCE

Croydon in fresh call for debt write off

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025

Croydon LBC is lobbying the Government to write off its debt despite suggestions a decision will ...

LEGISLATION

Schools Bill criticised by commissioner

By Emily Twinch | 27 January 2025

The children’s commissioner has criticised Labour’s schools Bill, arguing it does not include det...

SEND

Council calls for SEND tribunals to consider safety valve arrangements

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Norfolk CC has called for tribunals handling special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ap...

IMPROVEMENT

Government expected to parachute in envoys to oversee Tower Hamlets LBC

By Emily Twinch | 12 November 2024

Government envoys will oversee the management of Tower Hamlets LBC after inspectors found a ‘toxi...

GOVERNANCE

Scrutiny will lead government to release grip over councils

By Paul Marinko | 29 August 2024

If there is a truism beyond all others in our lead story this week, which reveals more than a thi...

IMPROVEMENT

EXCLUSIVE: More than one in three have not published corporate or finance peer challenge in last five years

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024

The new Government this week came under pressure to take a stronger line on councils that put off...

GOVERNANCE

Are you ready for a little scrutiny?

By Jack Shaw | 29 August 2024

As the Government wrestles with how it will deliver governance of local authorities, Jack Shaw co...

WHITEHALL

Turn and face the changes

By Mel Stevens | 18 June 2024

As we head for a General Election, it’s a good time to reflect on what a new government will need...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Bear traps 

By Blair McPherson | 25 March 2024

To escape from a 'bear trap' question in an open question-and-answer session don’t try and come u...

AUDIT

Moving forward after failure

By Ed Hammond | 06 March 2024

Ed Hammond considers the governance challenges facing members under section 114 and other models ...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Place Operations

to £115,452

Bury is a proud and prosperous borough Apply for this job

Bury Council

HR Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

At Kirklees we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan 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