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PEOPLE
Darlington set to appoint chief executive
By Martin Ford | 17 December 2024
Rose Rouse is set to be confirmed as the next chief executive of Darlington BC.
OMBUDSMAN
Ombudsman struggles to allocate cases
By Emily Twinch | 17 December 2024
A 15% increase in complaints received by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in the la...
PLANNING
Government changes rules to spot slow planners
By Dan Peters | 17 December 2024
The speed with which councils decide planning applications will be assessed over a shorter time p...
PEOPLE
Clark joins Industrial Strategy Advisory Council
By Martin Ford | 17 December 2024
Former local government secretary Greg Clark has joined the Government's Industrial Strategy Advi...
HOMELESSNESS
'Duty to collaborate' over homelessness call
By Dan Peters | 16 December 2024
Labour-led London Councils has called for a ‘duty to collaborate’ to be placed on five Whitehall ...
FINANCE
'Budgetary pressures' force plea to Government
By Emily Twinch | 16 December 2024
Councillors at Labour-led Cheshire East Council have agreed to ask the Government for two more ye...
DEVOLUTION
Rayner to launch public sector rewire White Paper
By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will kick off a huge rewiring of public service reform with t...
PEOPLE
North East Combined Authority recruits two directors
By Martin Ford | 13 December 2024
The North East Combined Authority has made two additions to its director team.
HOUSING
Council's housing grade lowered over 'serious failings'
By Martin Ford | 13 December 2024
The discovery of ‘very serious failings’ by a housing watchdog has seen Castle Point BC downgrade...
FINANCE
Sector call for council tax review
By Dan Peters | 13 December 2024
Local government has called for a ‘fundamental review of council tax’ in a long-awaited report.
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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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
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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