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FINANCE
Welsh funding reforms to begin 2028 at the earliest
By Martin Ford | 21 August 2026
Welsh council funding reforms will be introduced in 2028 at the earliest, ministers have said.
POLICY AND POLITICS
As London's rough sleepers drop by 10% – can Burnham make that figure national?
By By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026
In his first speech after taking office, standing on the steps of Downing Street, Prime Minister ...
WALES
Welsh Government's council funding formula relies on 'outdated data'
By William Eichler | 16 July 2026
The way the Welsh Government allocates funding to councils is partly out of date and does not alw...
ELECTIONS
EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure
By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026
The elections system is under ‘increasing strain’ and ‘likely to fail’ if put under further press...
FINANCE
Reshaping funding in Wales
By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026
Wales’ local government minister Siân Gwenllian has confirmed work is underway on a review of the...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits
By Ann McGauran | 16 June 2026
The Government is prepared to bring in local profit caps to rein back private providers of childr...
UNIONS
Union issues strike threat over 3.3% pay offer
By William Eichler | 15 June 2026
Thousands of council workers could walk out on strike after their union vowed to ballot members o...
WALES
Why Welsh councils need sustainability
By Andrew Morgan | 11 June 2026
As Andrew Morgan prepares to step down as leader of the Welsh Local Government Association, he sa...
POVERTY
Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma
By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026
Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma throug...
WALES
Review of Welsh funding formula already underway
By Paul Marinko | 05 June 2026
Wales’ new local government minister has said work has already started on reviewing the country’s...
FINANCE
LGPS employers benefit from contribution rate drop
By Dan Peters | 27 May 2026
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) employers are benefiting from an easing in their contribut...
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Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Quantity Surveyor
£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually
Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job
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