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FINANCE
Report finds 'optimism bias' in council projections
By Neil Merrick | 30 March 2026
Brighton and Hove city councillors were guilty of ‘optimism bias’ in forecasting the popularity o...
ELECTIONS
Chief executive defends by-election integrity
By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026
Manchester City Council chief executive Tom Stannard has defended the ‘integrity’ of last month’s...
PEOPLE
Unitary council names permanent chief executive
By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026
Sharon Wroot has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of North East Lincolnshire Council.
HOUSING
Half of approved homes remain unbuilt, council leaders say
By William Eichler | 30 March 2026
Only 52% of homes granted planning permission since 2012-13 have actually been completed, data fr...
FINANCE
Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
By Martin Ford | 26 March 2026
Regions will have their Whitehall grant cut if they want to grab a share of national taxation und...
HOMELESSNESS
Increasing homelessness blamed for council company failure
By Joe Lepper | 26 March 2026
London Councils has blamed ‘increased homelessness rates’ for the failure of a company formed to ...
HOUSING
Reed moves to speed up London's housebuilding
By Paul Marinko | 26 March 2026
The housing secretary has written to the capital’s council leaders outlining plans to fast-track ...
REORGANISATION
Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 26 March 2026
Essex CC is looking to mount a legal challenge to the Government's decision to reorganise the cou...
HOUSING
EXCLUSIVE: Rising temporary accommodation bill fuelled by B&B exodus
By Dan Peters | 26 March 2026
The amount of money spent by councils in the capital on the most expensive type of emergency temp...
PEOPLE
Hertfordshire hires executive director
By Martin Ford | 25 March 2026
Hertfordshire CC’s interim executive director for adult care services, Helen Maneuf, has been awa...
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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
Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)
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Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job
Service Director – Adult Social Care
£106,769 to £114,229
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