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FINANCE
Wirral auditor issues statutory notice
By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025
Auditors have raised the alarm over Wirral MBC’s finances as it fights to avoid issuing a section...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Jay distances herself from fresh inquiry calls
By Dan Peters | 06 January 2025
The former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse has warned against ‘politicising’ t...
SOCIAL CARE
Councils to be 'accountable' for care improvements as commission launched
By Paul Marinko | 03 January 2025
The Government intends to hold councils ‘accountable’ for improving care in their areas as part o...
SEND
Bumper profits for SEN private providers
By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2025
Revenue at privately-run special schools has reportedly soared as councils continue to battle to ...
PEOPLE
St Helens chief executive to retire
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2025
St Helens MBC chief executive Kath O’Dwyer has announced she is to retire later this year.
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Councils battle new year floods
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2025
Councils in the north west of England are continuing to work around the clock following floods on...
PEOPLE
Local government recognised in New Year Honours
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2025
Knighthoods for mayors past and present led the King’s New Year Honours list for 2025.
DEVOLUTION
Combined authority chief executive role to be split
By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024
It is believed the scope of the chief executive role at Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wil...
POLITICS
Former minister Maclean among 38 new peers
By Dan Peters | 23 December 2024
Former Conservative housing and planning minister Rachel Maclean is among 38 new peers who will e...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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