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FINANCE
Birmingham commissioners cast doubt on budget
By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024
Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have cast doubt on the authority’s ability to balance it...
PEOPLE
Hussain to head London Legacy Development Corporation
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2024
A round-up of local government moves this week.
PLANNING
Planning 'dysfunction' leaves new homes vulnerable to floods
By Ellie Ames | 04 September 2024
‘Dysfunction’ in the English planning system is leaving new housing development vulnerable to flo...
RESILIENCE
Grenfell inquiry highlights Government and council failings
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2024
Failings on the part of the Government and Kensington & Chelsea LBC enabled the Grenfell Tower di...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Gough: Local government under water
By Emily Twinch | 04 September 2024
‘Big changes’ to tackle the ‘structural problems’ facing local government are needed to help coun...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Tewkesbury votes to change name to North Gloucestershire
By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2024
Tewkesbury BC has voted to change its name to North Gloucestershire BC from December this year.
FINANCE
Reserves raid to keep councils afloat, survey finds
By William Eichler | 04 September 2024
More than a dozen council leaders have warned they will have to draw on already depleted financia...
PEOPLE
Brighton & Hove stalwart retires
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2024
Brighton & Hove City Council has announced the retirement of corporate director for corporate ser...
PEOPLE
Dudley appoints interim chief executive
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2024
Dudley MBC has appointed Balvinder Heran as its new interim chief executive.
POLICY
Think-tank calls for £6bn devolution to tackle economic inactivity
By Ellie Ames | 03 September 2024
The Government should transfer £6bn to local government in a bid to tackle economic inactivity, a...
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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
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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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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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