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Bosses fear 'breaking point' to come in 2015/16

By Jonathan Werran | 20 February 2014

Nearly three-quarters of local authority managers believe 2015/16 could be the year the sector re...

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Independent review backs peer challenge scheme

By Jonathan Werran | 20 February 2014

Sector-led improvement has been given a boost by an independent review of the corporate peer chal...

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Council chief departs after months of speculation

By Heather Jameson | 19 February 2014

Somerset CC chief executive Sheila Wheeler has left the authority ‘by mutual agreement’ after mon...

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War of words between local government unions and employers

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2014

A war of words has broken out between trade unions and town hall chiefs over a new pay offer for ...

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Planning minister slams misuse of Article 4

By MJ Correspondent | 19 February 2014

Councils criticised for their ‘disproportionate’ use of Article 4 have hit back.

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LGA: Welfare grant axing undermines Government's partnership pledge

By MJ reporter | 19 February 2014

Councils have complained that the axing of welfare support funding is evidence of coalition backt...

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Care minister launches mental health concordat

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2014

Local government, health and police chiefs have all vowed to improve mental health crisis care un...

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Debate over unitary for West Sussex

By MJ reporter | 19 February 2014

The leader of West Sussex CC is to start a public debate on a unitary authority for the county, f...

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Councils threaten to leave 'diluted' COSLA

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2014

Members of Inverclyde Council are to meet tomorrow to discuss becoming the latest local authority...

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Greens want Scottish council overhaul

By MJ reporter | 19 February 2014

The Scottish Greens have called for a radical overhaul of local government.

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council