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REORGANISATION
DCN warns of reorganisation risks
By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2025
A new report commissioned by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned reorganisation risks...
REORGANISATION
McMahon piles pressure on deadlocked Surrey councils
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025
Labour’s local government minister Jim McMahon has piled pressure on councils in Surrey to push a...
POLITICS
McMahon hints over councillor suspension power
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025
Local government minister Jim McMahon has hinted he will push ahead with handing councils the pow...
PEOPLE
Dorset appoints interim chief
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025
Sam Crowe has been appointed interim chief executive at Dorset Council.
REORGANISATION
Consultants earn from reorganisation shake-up
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025
Under-threat councils have commissioned expensive consultants amid the reorganisation shake-up.
REORGANISATION
Deadline looms for 'high level' reorganisation plans
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025
Ministers have told senior sector figures that the 21 March reorganisation plans should be ‘light...
DEVOLUTION
Edinburgh softens devo call under new leadership
By Joe Lepper | 12 March 2025
Edinburgh City Council has watered down its calls for more devolved powers under its new leadersh...
DEVOLUTION
Shropshire considers devolution plan
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025
Shropshire Council is talking to potential devolution partners as local authorities in neighbouri...
WORKFORCE
Capacity warning for strategic authorities
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025
Strategic authorities could face capacity issues as demand intensifies for finance and planning s...
PEOPLE
Combined authority hires executive director
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has appointed Damien Dacey as executive director of s...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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Communities Locality Lead
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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
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