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FINANCE
Councils' unaudited accounts remain 'a cautionary tale', NAO chief will say
By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2026
Backlogs of unaudited accounts mean English local government ‘remains a cautionary tale’, the hea...
APSE
Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils
By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026
With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...
DEVOLUTION
The march of the metro mayors
By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026
Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...
FINANCE
Crossing the capability chasm
By Simon Christian | 20 January 2026
Local government finance leaders are very clear about what they want to focus on, but there is a ...
HR
From adult social care international recruitment crisis to collaboration
By Pete Fahy | 19 January 2026
Pete Fahy looks at how the West Midlands is rewriting the future of social care workforce plannin...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Big differences within urban Britain are a key reason why the UK economy is performing so poorly
By Andrew Carter | 13 January 2026
The 19th edition of Centre for Cities’ flagship report, Cities Outlook 2026 will set out what Gov...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
In defence of growth
By Paul Marinko | 16 December 2025
Plymouth is home to the Royal Navy’s Devonport base and dockyard and at the heart of the Governme...
DEVOLUTION
Delivering health and devo
By Louise Gittins | 10 December 2025
Cheshire and Merseyside are teaming up with local partners – and with Sir Michael Marmot and the ...
SKILLS
How councils can increase SME apprenticeship uptake through strategic partnerships
24 November 2025
Local authorities can boost apprenticeship starts within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs...
RECRUITMENT
Leading through LGR
By Amin Aziz | 20 November 2025
Amin Aziz says the complexity local government reorganisation brings is real – particularly in th...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- 'Fiscal devolution to be more likely with Burnham as PM'
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