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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
London borough chief to stand down
By Martin Ford | 15 March 2024
John Hooton has announced his departure after eight years as chief executive of Barnet LBC.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Levelling up project delays 'astonishing'
By Martin Ford | 14 March 2024
Parliament’s spending watchdog has found ‘astonishing’ funding delays and blind optimism have blu...
WHITEHALL
Structures should be 'rationalised,' Hoare tells DCN
By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2024
Council funding should have been reformed by now and structures need to be ‘rationalised’ the loc...
WHITEHALL
Four-day week council decision 'disappointing and arrogant'
By Dan Peters | 14 March 2024
South Cambridgeshire DC’s decision to continue with its four-day week is ‘disappointing and arrog...
CRIME
Counter-extremism faces 'unprecedented challenges'
By William Eichler | 14 March 2024
The battle against radicalisation at the local level faces ‘unprecedented challenges’ due to a la...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Cadman steps down as Birmingham chief
By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2024
Deborah Cadman is to stand down as chief executive of Birmingham City Council after almost three ...
FINANCE
Homelessness inquiry launched by NAO
By Dan Peters | 13 March 2024
The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into homelessness as the issue piles pres...
LEGAL
Northumberland has 'further to go'
By Martin Ford | 13 March 2024
Northumberland CC has ‘further to go’ despite progress on its improvement journey, a report has f...
FINANCE
Welsh council tax rises finalised
By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024
The average council tax rise for Welsh local authorities will be just over 8% next year.
ENVIRONMENT
Jenrick leads new charge to axe nutrient neutrality laws
By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024
Former housing secretary Robert Jenrick is leading Tory calls for the Government to renew efforts...
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- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
- From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
- Councils cutting services to pay for social care, think tank warns
- Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Engineering Team Manager (Network Co-ordination)
£53,460 - £56,732 per annum
Premium jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council. Apply for this job
Joint Chief Planning Officer
£85,456 - £92,027
Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
- From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
- Councils cutting services to pay for social care, think tank warns
- Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents
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