Councils' watershed moment
LGA

Councils' watershed moment

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2025

Next week’s Spending Review will have huge implications for the future finances of local government. Martin Ford looks at what we know so far, and the key questions yet to be answered.

FINANCE

Barnet lobbies for fair funding review to reflect care costs

By Dan Peters | 28 May 2025

Barnet LBC is lobbying for adult social care costs to be adequately reflected in the Government’s...

FINANCE

Investment is required in every part of the country

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 May 2025

Positive steps on local government finance need to be backed up by investment and cost-of-living ...

FINANCE

Resetting the funding system is vital

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 04 April 2025

SIGOMA’s latest report sets out the path to a more sustainable and equitable local government fun...

WELFARE

'Devil in the details' of welfare reform plans, says SIGOMA

By Ann McGauran | 19 March 2025

The ‘devil will be in the details’ of the Government’s proposed reforms to welfare, says the lead...

FUNDING

Funding resets should tie in with multi-year settlements, says report

By Ann McGauran | 18 March 2025

Ministers should commit to regular local government funding resets ideally every three years to t...

LEGAL

Council leader: Legally challenging grant axing worthwhile

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2025

North Yorkshire Council’s legal action against the Government over a £14m funding cut could cost ...

HOUSING

Rules change proposed to boost social housing supply

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2025

Changes to financial rules that could unlock funds for council investment in social housing are t...

REORGANISATION

Under pressure small unitaries push back over reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 06 February 2025

Smaller unitaries were this week pushing back against the Government’s reorganisation drive, insi...

SIGOMA

Fair Funding Review is a golden opportunity to fix finance system

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 December 2024

Council tax equalisation – a ‘reset’ in the system - would offset a decade of mismatched funding ...

FUNDING

Let the funding battle commence

By Paul Marinko | 02 December 2024

The Government’s latest policy statement signals its intent to address the sector’s funding imbal...

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Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

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