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BUSINESS

Early intervention cuts trigger crisis interventions

By Chris Mahony | 18 July 2022

Councils, young people and families are trapped in a ‘vicious cycle’ due to the halving of invest...

FINANCE

'Significant flaw' in UK Shared Prosperity Fund

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2022

Welsh councils with large populations could lose out on tens of millions of pounds from the UK Sh...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Reeves steps down from troubled Liverpool

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2022

Chief executive of troubled Liverpool City Council has resigned from his post with immediate effect.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Devon to appoint interim chief

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2022

The current holder of the position, Phil Norrey, is to step down at the end of August as he retires.

FINANCE

Council beset by 'deep rooted cultural issues'

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2022

A local authority has been threatened with statutory recommendations by its external auditor.

PLANNING

New council tax powers watered down

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2022

The Government is to curb proposed powers for local authorities to hike council tax on second homes.

POLICY AND POLITICS

A load of garbage

15 July 2022

The ongoing drama in Westminster has been distracting Diary.

HIGHWAYS

Crossing the line

15 July 2022

‘Fury as it’s revealed councils spent more than £200,000 on woke pedestrian crossings,’ a recent ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

A letter to the people

15 July 2022

People of Britain...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Corridors of power

15 July 2022

Meanwhile, on another planet...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council