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PEOPLE
Studdert promoted to lead New Local
By Dan Peters | 19 November 2024
Think-tank New Local has promoted its deputy chief executive Jessica Studdert to its top job.
POLITICS
Bus services get £1bn boost
By William Eichler | 19 November 2024
Transport secretary Louise Haigh has announced more than £700m in funding for local authorities f...
LEGAL
Thurrock lodges High Court claim against APSE councils
By Paul Marinko | 18 November 2024
Debt-ridden Thurrock Council has filed a High Court claim against 23 councils in an escalation of...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's social care faces 'biggest overhaul in a generation'
By Martin Ford | 18 November 2024
The Government has announced a slew of children’s social care reforms, including new responsibili...
DEVOLUTION
Suffolk talks devo with minister
By Paul Marinko | 15 November 2024
Suffolk CC’s leader has said he remains committed to devolution in the county ‘streamlining local...
HOUSING
London mayor calls for Right to Buy devolution
By Paul Marinko | 15 November 2024
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to devolve control over Right to Buy to t...
PEOPLE
London borough appoints chief
By Martin Ford | 14 November 2024
Claire Hamilton is to join Redbridge LBC as its new chief executive.
FINANCE
Council tax cap to remain at 5%
By William Eichler | 14 November 2024
Council tax increases will be kept at the 5% cap next year, Labour have confirmed.
PENSIONS
Chancellor confirms pension 'megafund' plans
By William Eichler | 14 November 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed plans to merge local government pension schemes into ‘mega...
AI
Call for national AI procurement taskforce
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2024
The UK Government should establish a national taskforce for the procurement of artificial intelli...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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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
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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