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FINANCE
Forward motion for SEND?
By Rob Powell | 15 January 2026
Local government funding is a huge talking point as the new year kicks into gear, with cumulative...
SEND
Council says 'more to be done' after SEND improvements
By Lee Peart | 05 January 2026
Hertfordshire CC has said there is still ‘more to be done’ after an inspection report noted impro...
ADCS
Spinning a golden SEND thread
By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2025
ADCS president Rachael Wardell talks to Ann McGauran about the need for government to listen to ...
BUDGET 2025
Responsibility without autonomy
By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 December 2025
Despite the Government’s promises of devolution, the Budget treated councils as mere delivery age...
BUDGET 2025
Making a start on SEND costs
By Michael Burton | 02 December 2025
With social care funding still unresolved, the Budget at least took a decisive first step toward ...
REORGANISATION
LGR in Greater Essex: An economic imperative and a political choice
By Cllr Daniel Cowan | 02 December 2025
As the Government announces a consultation on the future of local government in Essex, Daniel Cow...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Key Cities seek funding that reflects real pressures
By Cllr John Merry | 01 December 2025
Support for regional growth is welcome, but more must be done to address real pressures facing lo...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Council tax, levies and local accountability
By Iain Murray | 01 December 2025
The Budget announcements on the ‘mansion tax’, the visitor levy and SEND suggested a system stuck...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Putting stability in the spotlight
By Dan Corry | 28 November 2025
Dan Corry says that if the measures in the Budget can lead to some stability that allows growth t...
SIGOMA
The Recovery Grant: a vital tool to rebuild local communities
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 28 November 2025
Overall, the Government’s local government finance reforms appear to be a positive step forward o...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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