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DEVOLUTION

Rayner confirms devolution agreements

By William Eichler | 19 September 2024

Four deals have been signed off in what deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner described as ‘only th...

REORGANISATION

Holden: We can't avoid reorganisation debate

By Paul Marinko | 19 September 2024

The most senior district council chief executive in the country this week conceded local governme...

HOUSING

Pennycook meets sector after £644m cash call

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2024

Minister Matthew Pennycook has met sector leaders and large council landlords after local authori...

POLICY

Councils raise concerns over early prisoner release

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2024

Local authorities in some of the most deprived areas have raised concerns about the Government’s ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Jones confirms retirement

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2024

Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones has confirmed he will be retiring from his role in the sprin...

HOUSING

'Larger projects slowing down housebuilding rate'

By Emily Twinch | 18 September 2024

The speed of approving large developments is slowing down the rate of housebuilding in the UK rat...

DEVOLUTION

Reorganisation unlikely to feature in Essex devolution bid

17 September 2024

Local government reorganisation is unlikely to feature in Essex’s latest devolution bid despite a...

SOLACE

Chiefs call for £250m a year professional training investment

By Dan Peters | 17 September 2024

Senior officers’ organisation Solace has called for a £250m a year Government investment in profe...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Former chief given two-year driving ban

By Dan Peters | 17 September 2024

A former Lambeth LBC boss has been banned from driving for two years after admitting failing to s...

WELFARE

Councils step up to help pensioners hit by winter fuel scheme cuts

By Emily Twinch | 16 September 2024

Councils are working to help older people keep their homes warm after the Government axed winter ...

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frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council