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RIGHT TO BUY
Districts urge Government to make Right to Buy flexibilities permanent
By Emily Twinch | 11 September 2024
Flexibilities on how councils can use their Right to Buy (RtB) receipts should be made permanent,...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Prediction of recruitment boost from scrapping of one-word judgements
By Emily Twinch | 11 September 2024
Getting rid of single-word Ofsted judgements for social services could help bring in and retain p...
WHITEHALL
No clarity on productivity plans update requirement
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2024
Uncertainty reigns over whether councils are still required to publish updates on their productiv...
ASYLUM
EXCLUSIVE: Asylum hotel use may increase as small boat crossings continue
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2024
Asylum hotels are expected to remain open for months, with the Home Office privately suggesting t...
PEOPLE
City chief exec appointed to senior Whitehall job
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024
A former council chief executive has been appointed second permanent secretary at the Department ...
INTERVENTION
Government to review Oflog role
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) has been told to pause its rollout of ‘early warning conv...
PAY
Union threatens to extend strike ballot
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2024
Unison is threatening to extend its strike ballot to all of its council members in Scotland as pa...
POLITICS
Davies in running to chair Commons local government committee
By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2024
Former Local Government Association chair Shaun Davies will stand against Vauxhall MP Florence Es...
GENERAL ELECTION
Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules
By William Eichler | 10 September 2024
Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...
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.
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- 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'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team 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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