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FINANCE
Shropshire budget gap hits £47m
By Martin Ford | 18 November 2025
Shropshire Council’s budget overspend has grown by a third since it declared a ‘financial emergen...
PEOPLE
Hartlepool managing director to retire
By Martin Ford | 18 November 2025
Hartlepool BC managing director Denise McGuckin has announced she is to retire after nearly 30 ye...
REORGANISATION
Government urged to stop reorganisation or face 'massive car crash'
By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2025
Government should be told to stop Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) or face a ‘massive car cr...
ENVIRONMENT
Ministers accused of 'scapegoating' nature
By Neil Merrick | 16 November 2025
Ministers have been accused of ‘scapegoating’ nature as they attempt to build 1.5 million homes d...
STEVE REED
Reed: Reorganisation will contribute to 'fair' pay
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Local government reorganisation will help pay council workers a ‘fair wage’, communities secretar...
WORKFORCE
Former civil servant to get top council job
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Bath & North East Somerset Council is expected to appoint its director of sustainable communities...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Alexander urges Scottish Government to devolve to councils
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
The Scottish Government must devolve funding and powers to local authorities to secure a ‘decent ...
PEOPLE
Buckinghamshire chief executive announces departure
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Buckinghamshire Council’s chief executive has announced her move next year to take the top job at...
EDUCATION
Council leaders 'failing' on SEND amid soaring demand, CCN admits
14 November 2025
Council leaders across the country are ‘failing' to ensure that the needs of young people with sp...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Review finds council failures ahead of Sara Sharif murder
By William Eichler | 14 November 2025
Children’s services in Surrey failed to identify abuse suffered by 10-year-old Sara Sharif before...
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Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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