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REORGANISATION

Call for reorganisation clarity

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2025

The Government has been urged to provide more clarity on reorganisation proposals.

FINANCE

'Regressive' council tax a growing burden on poorest

By Ellie Ames | 17 February 2025

The average council tax bill rose by 77% in real terms between 1994 and 2020, analysis has found.

PLANNING

IPPR calls for stronger planning departments

By Emily Twinch | 14 February 2025

Government should beef up planning departments to achieve its 1.5 million new homes target, a thi...

FINANCE

Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025

A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis fac...

SEND

No more SEND deficit agreements

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...

FINANCE

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

FINANCE

Call for clarity on funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024

Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.

FINANCE

Call for courage over failing council finances

By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024

‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...

PLANNING

Empower councils to unlock planning

By Martin Ford | 21 October 2024

More powers and resources for local government could help create a more consensual and effective ...

DEVOLUTION

Devo deal process at 'end of shelf life'

By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024

The Government will need to take a different approach to English devolution in its forthcoming wh...

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Library Manager Service Development

£51,356 to £55,539 per annum

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North Yorkshire Council

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circa £130,000

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frederica-diamanta

Library Manager Service Development

£51,356 to £55,539 per annum

Are you passionate about the future of public libraries and the role they play at the heart of communities? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Supervising Associate Lawyer

£62691.0000 - £73753.0000 per annum

Supervising Associate Lawyer - Dispute Resolution/Civil LitigationPermanent, Full Time£62,691 - £73,753 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: An Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Regeneration and Planning

circa £130,000

The Borough is served by the best transport network in south London. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

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