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PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

FINANCE

Scottish councils' budget gap to hit £1bn

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Scottish councils’ struggles to balance their books is impacting on services, according to a fina...

MAYORS

North East mayor emphasises 'direct mandate' ahead of May elections

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026

North East mayor Kim McGuinness has warned parties fighting local elections in May of her ‘direct...

PEOPLE

Hartlepool announces chief executive

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Matt Wilton is to join Hartlepool BC as chief executive.

HOUSING

Government boosts incentive for councils to build homes

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026

Councils are to be freed up to build and manage up to 1,000 homes without having to open a Housin...

LGA

Killian takes 'unexpected leave' from LGA

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2026

Local Government Association chief Joanna Killian has taken ‘unexpected leave’ amid the ongoing s...

COHESION

Rising community tensions say council chiefs

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026

A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tens...

INTERVENTION

Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.

RECRUITMENT

Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief

By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026

Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...

HOUSING

London's affordable housing failing to keep pace with need

By William Eichler | 27 January 2026

The capital's affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite investment, acc...

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SEND Tribunal and Relationships Manager

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative SEND Tribunal and Relationships Manager Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

SEND Assessments Manager

£52,994 - £62,777 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative SEND Assessments Manager Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)

Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724

At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job

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