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REORGANISATION

Steve Reed rejects calls for reorganisation rethink

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2026

Local government secretary Steve Reed has rebuffed calls for his resignation and vowed there will...

FINANCE

Questions raised over Cheshire East transformation

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of Cheshire East Council’s transformation progr...

FINANCE

Exceptional financial support increases

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2026

Some 37 local authorities will be issued with £2.3bn in exceptional financial support (EFS), allo...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Statistics body confirms cutbacks

By Joe Lepper | 23 February 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the extent of cutbacks to its sub-national ...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

West Midlands urged to strengthen leadership and secure finances

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority has been urged to bolster its leadership and long-term finances.

SEND

Government announces £4bn SEND overhaul

By Joe Lepper | 23 February 2026

A £4bn ‘generational’ overhaul of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support has b...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

CIPFA warning over profit capping reforms

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2026

Financial oversight and profit capping reforms to the children’s residential care market may fail...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Combined authority blocks release of mass transit report

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has refused to release a report by a government body int...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gittins admits 'technical breach' in consultation over LGA redundancies

By Joe Lepper | 19 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has extended its restructure consultation into next month ...

FUNDING

Recovery grant rift leaves local government divided

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

The Government’s doubling down on the recovery grant for deprived urban authorities in the final ...

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Strategic Director – Housing and Investment

£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job

City of Lincoln Council

Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum

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London Borough of Merton

Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Housing and Investment

£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job

City of Lincoln Council

Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)

c.£95,000

Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job

Arun District Council

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