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SOCIAL CARE
Councils deny talks over abuse inquries
By Martin Ford | 16 April 2025
Two councils have denied negotiations have taken place over inquiries into child sexual abuse and...
PAY
Union announces strike ballot over pay
By Martin Ford | 16 April 2025
Scottish council workers are to be balloted over strike action in response to what a union has de...
PEOPLE
Rushmoor appoints interim manging director
By Martin Ford | 16 April 2025
Ian Harrison has been named as interim managing director at Rushmoor BC.
REORGANISATION
Surrey to remain divided on unitary plans
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2025
Surrey’s borough and district councils have revealed the region is set to defy government request...
WASTE
Striking Brum bin workers reject pay offer
By William Eichler | 15 April 2025
Refuse collection workers in Birmingham have rejected the city council’s latest pay offer in the ...
SOCIAL CARE
NHS contract proposals pledge 'greater control' for ICBs
By Lee Peart | 15 April 2025
New proposals by NHSE pledge to give ICBs greater control over NHS contract activity.
PENSIONS
Ministers tell pension pools to merge
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025
Two local authority pension pools have reacted angrily after their plans to meet new standards we...
INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Military planners sent to Brum amid bin strikes
By William Eichler | 14 April 2025
Military planners have been called in to help tackle the backlog of rubbish in Birmingham that ha...
PEOPLE
Gove handed peerage
By Martin Ford | 14 April 2025
Former local government secretary Michael Gove has been appointed to the House of Lords.
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation proposals average 544,000 population
By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025
Reorganisation proposals submitted by English councils would produce new unitaries of significant...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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