Title
BEST VALUE
Best Value Notices lifted for three authorities
By Martin Ford | 09 September 2024
Three authorities are no longer operating under Best Value Notices, the Government has confirmed.
POLITICS
Greater data sharing call after Reeves restricts winter fuel payments
By Emily Twinch | 09 September 2024
A group of 14 local authorities has written to Cabinet ministers to call for greater data sharing...
LEGISLATION
Haigh: Councils to be empowered in 'bus revolution'
By William Eichler | 09 September 2024
Local transport authorities will be given the powers to take control of bus services under legisl...
UNIONS
Social care wage rise call
By Dan Peters | 09 September 2024
Unions have called for wages to rise in social care to resolve the ‘recruitment crisis’.
FINANCE
£4bn shortfall leaves councils facing 'financial disaster'
By William Eichler | 09 September 2024
Failure to address an estimated £4bn black hole in the finances of councils across England, Scotl...
REORGANISATION
Audit backlog hinders reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 06 September 2024
Backlogs of financial statements are hampering local government reorganisation, according to a re...
ASYLUM
Controversial plans to build asylum site at RAF Scampton axed
By William Eichler | 06 September 2024
RAF Scampton will no longer be used to house asylum seekers, it has been announced.
POLITICS
Council information call ahead of early prisoner release
By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024
Councils have called for more information as the Government prepares to ‘temporarily’ reduce the ...
COHESION
Mayors asked to take lead in drive against extremism
By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024
Local political leaders have been asked to spearhead efforts to tackle extremism and foster great...
ASYLUM
Council leader calls for asylum housing role
By Emily Twinch | 05 September 2024
Pressure is growing for greater local government involvement in asylum seeker accommodation.
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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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