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Getting audit back on track
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Getting audit back on track

By Rob Powell | 22 July 2025

The Government's reset and recovery strategy, along with associated backlog dates, have helped get audit onto a firmer footing, albeit with the cost of more limited assurance for many, says Rob Pow...

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Searching for a solution

By Sir Bob Neill | 16 July 2025

As the Government embarks on SEND reform, Sir Bob Neill asks whether ministers have chosen the ri...

REORGANISATION

Born to run

By Ann McGauran | 16 July 2025

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services met last week in Manchester for its annual co...

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LGA calls for EHCP scale back amid potential backlash

By Emily Twinch | 10 July 2025

Local authorities have called for the scaling back of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) de...

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Concern over areas 'left behind' by devolution

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2025

Angela Rayner has rebutted concerns from Labour MPs that areas are being left behind in the race ...

REORGANISATION

LGA demands ministerial forum on health

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded a greater voice for councils in reforming the...

SEND

EHCPs jump up 11% in a year

By Emily Twinch | 27 June 2025

The number of children on Education, Health and Care Plans has increased by 11% in a year, offici...

LGA CONFERENCE

We're ready to lead

By Joanna Killian | 27 June 2025

Ahead of the LGA Conference, Joanna Killian says the sector should take confidence in how far it ...

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Government handling of NICs increase 'unacceptable'

By Martin Ford | 17 June 2025

Ministers made a ‘major misstep’ in failing to assess the impact of the National Insurance Contri...

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Council tax hikes will do the heavy lifting

By Kate Ogden | 17 June 2025

Surprisingly, local government wasn’t at the end of the queue for the chancellor’s cash – or at t...

FINANCE

SEND before spend

By Rob Powell | 17 June 2025

The impact of any failure to fully address SEND deficits will dwarf the benefits of the positive ...

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Director of Transport

£112,924

Premium jobEast Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is on a bold journey. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Group Lawyer Manager (Contracts and Commercial) - WMF2156e

£63,830 - £66,642

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Programme Manager, Scarborough

£49,764 - £53,817 per annum

Are you someone who is innovative and can oversee the delivery of strategic transformation programmes? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council