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REORGANISATION

Reform council asks officers to look at single Kent unitary

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2025

Kent CC’s Reform UK leader has asked officers to draw up a detailed options appraisal for a singl...

NET ZERO

Warning over scrapping net zero targets

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2025

Councillors have been warned that attempts to ditch net zero targets could be stymied by Governme...

HOUSING

Durham tightens HMO rules

By Paul Marinko | 29 July 2025

Durham CC’s Reform administration has tightened Homes of Multiple Occupation (HMO) rules after it...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council fired officers after overspend concerns

By William Eichler | 29 July 2025

Dorset Council fired 11 council officers due to concerns over a lack of compliance with financial...

FINANCE

Lambeth to slash senior management to help plug £84m funding gap

By Emily Twinch | 29 July 2025

Lambeth LBC has voted for a series of cost cutting measures including slashing senior management ...

SOCIAL CARE

Calls for higher pay for social care as UK worker numbers continue to fall

By Lee Peart | 29 July 2025

The Government has faced calls for higher pay and better conditions for social care workers as th...

REORGANISATION

Reading launches 'land grab' of West Berkshire

By Paul Marinko | 29 July 2025

Reading BC has launched a ‘land grab’ of neighbouring West Berkshire wards as the territorial bat...

UNITARY

Brighton & Hove releases expansion plan

By Emily Twinch | 28 July 2025

Brighton & Hove City Council has released plans for consultation on a proposal to swallow up part...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

'Lack of understanding' in Government on social care, says LGA chief

By Martin Ford | 28 July 2025

A 'lack of understanding' about social care remains in Government following mistakes made during ...

FINANCE

London borough enters EFS talks with Government

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2025

Hillingdon LBC is in talks with the Government over exceptional financial support (EFS) as budget...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

£79,336 – £86,691 per annum

As Head of Law and Governance you join at a critical time. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£109,248 - £120,622

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Director of Finance. Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Group Finance Manager - Pensions & Treasury

£65,873 - £68,775

This is your opportunity to be part of something impactful, where your skills will help shape the future of public sector pensions. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council