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POLITICS

Reform fends off attempt to overturn flag policy

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2025

An attempt to overturn Warwickshire CC’s controversial flag policy has fallen at the first hurdle.

FINANCE

Common failures among EFS recipients uncovered

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2025

The most common failings plunging councils into financial crisis have been laid out in analysis p...

PEOPLE

Broxtowe appoints interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2025

Zulfiqar Darr, has been appointed as the interim chief executive at Broxtowe BC.

PEOPLE

Joint chief executive departs two districts

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2025

The chief executive of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse DCs, Mark Stone, has announced h...

HOMELESSNESS

Councils spend record £2.8bn on temporary housing

By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2025

The Government has released new figures showing that local councils in England spent £2.8bn on te...

POLITICS

Lib Dem conference: Slade urges Government to cap soaring contract charges

By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2025

Lib Dem local government spokesperson Vikki Slade has urged the Government to cap soaring private...

PEOPLE

Walker to step down after five years

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2025

Chief executive of Herefordshire Council, Paul Walker, has announced he will step down from the r...

UNIONS

EXCLUSIVE SURVEY: 'Women are being failed'

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2025

One in 10 local authority female staff have experienced inappropriate touching by a manager, a la...

HOUSING

New towns report delayed amid fears over rising costs

By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 18 September 2025

The final report of the New Towns Taskforce has been delayed as part of the Government’s attempts...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

EXCLUSIVE: LGA moves on mayors

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) is moving towards drawing up a firmer membership offer to ...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Assistant Director Service Development

 £100,545 - £111,533 plus relocation support

Premium jobWelcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about North Yorkshire Council and this exciting role. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Development & Adoptions Lead WMF2670e

£51,356 - £52,413

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Thriving Places Directorate within the Highways Consenting Team Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

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