REORGANISATION

LGA demands ministerial forum on health

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded a greater voice for councils in reforming the...

RECRUITMENT

Hampshire selects new chief

By Paul Marinko | 01 July 2025

Gary Westbrook is set to replace retiring Carolyn Williamson as Hampshire CC’s chief executive la...

PAY

Industrial action ballots expected after GMB rejection

By Dan Peters | 01 July 2025

Unions are expected to ballot their members on industrial action after GMB joined Unite in reject...

POLITICS

Chief executive defies leader's flag order

By Dan Peters | 01 July 2025

Warwickshire CC's chief executive refused a request from the 18-year-old Reform UK leader of her ...

INTERVENTION

Councils using planning time extensions 'too often'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025

More councils could face Government intervention over planning following a tightening of rules.

COHESION

Independent cohesion commission launched

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025

An independent commission on community and cohesion has been established to look into the ‘root c...

PEOPLE

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister gets role on strategic authority improvement board

By Emily Twinch | 30 June 2025

Former Tory minister Dame Amanda Milling is expected to be appointed to a board tasked with helpi...

LEGISLATION

EXCLUSIVE: Government turns to councils for extra building inspector capacity

By Emily Twinch | 30 June 2025

The Government has turned to councils for extra building inspector capacity as high-rise housing ...

PEOPLE

Combined authority confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 27 June 2025

Tees Valley Combined Authority has confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive.

SEND

EHCPs jump up 11% in a year

By Emily Twinch | 27 June 2025

The number of children on Education, Health and Care Plans has increased by 11% in a year, offici...

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Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council