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Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants
SEND

Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2026

More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) services reduced by 90% this autumn.

POLICY AND POLITICS

County council considers legal action over reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 05 October 2026

Lancashire CC could pursue legal action to stop the Government’s plans to overhaul local governme...

POLITICS

Brave Jim squaring up for a fight

By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2026

Local government minister Jim McMahon is setting his sights on renewed reorganisation and reformi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation door open for 2028

By Ann McGauran | 01 October 2026

Some two-tier areas could still be encouraged to stick to the original reorganisation timetable d...

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Riordan: My love for sector won't stop me telling local government if it needs to change

By Dan Peters | 01 October 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) top mandarin has told officia...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Councils still waiting on fees and charges review 10 months on

By Dan Peters | 01 October 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on ministers to deliver their commitment to rev...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Spending on B&Bs for homeless families soars

By By Neil Merrick | 01 October 2026

The cost to councils of placing homeless families in B&Bs has shot up by a quarter, with spending...

ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2026

The Government failed to consult the Electoral Commission watchdog before it announced the cancel...

DEVOLUTION

Robust accountability is key to successful devolution

By Adam Terry | 30 September 2026

Effective scrutiny can make devolution work for local leaders and the communities they serve, say...

FINANCE

Medway talks with ministry over finances

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2026

Senior Medway Council officers are in ‘ongoing discussions’ with the Ministry of Housing, Communi...

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep

By Mark Heffernan | 28 September 2026

If the Government wants to put power closer to people, it must confront the health inequalities t...

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Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team

£58,602 - £62,109

You will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping child protection practice across Nottingham Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Head of Regulated Services

£75,323 - £84,396

You will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children’s Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Head of Children's & Education Services Transformation

£75,323 - £84,396

You will play a critical leadership role in driving Nottingham's ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people and families. Apply for this job

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