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REORGANISATION

Legal threat looms as counties oppose Whitehall LGR ruling

By Paul Marinko | 02 April 2026

Disgruntled county councils could slow down local government reorganisation with legal challenges...

BUSINESS

Leisure firm enters administration

By Dan Peters | 01 April 2026

Councils are ‘committed to a smooth transition’ after Fusion, which operates a network of English...

DEVOLUTION

Further devolution plans unveiled

By Neil Merrick | 01 April 2026

Council leaders in the Midlands and West of England have begun responding to a call from minister...

FINANCE

Reed to activate intervention powers

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026

Questions have been raised over Government moves to implement fresh direct intervention powers in...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

MPs call for safeguarding to ease pressure on Prevent

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026

MPs have called for the wider safeguarding system to ease pressure on the Prevent programme.

WHITEHALL

Concerns over Whitehall delay to grooming plea

By Dan Peters | 31 March 2026

Home Affairs Committee chair Dame Karen Bradley has raised concerns over Whitehall delays in dema...

DEVOLUTION

Peers challenge ministerial powers in English Devolution Bill

By Martin Ford | 31 March 2026

Peers have moved to strip ministers of powers to impose changes on combined and strategic authori...

HOUSING

Councils look to pay to free up properties

By Neil Merrick | 30 March 2026

More local authorities are paying tenants to move into smaller homes.

FINANCE

Report finds 'optimism bias' in council projections

By Neil Merrick | 30 March 2026

Brighton and Hove city councillors were guilty of ‘optimism bias’ in forecasting the popularity o...

ELECTIONS

Chief executive defends by-election integrity

By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026

Manchester City Council chief executive Tom Stannard has defended the ‘integrity’ of last month’s...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

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