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ELECTIONS
Mayoral votes to use 'outdated' system
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
The Government plans to switch to the first-past-the-post system to elect mayors.
WHITEHALL
Pandemic forces finance reform rethink
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Whitehall plans for local government finance reform were thrown into doubt this week after civil ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Council mourns death of chief executive
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Castle Point's David Marchant has died at the age of 68 following a short illness.
FINANCE
Plea for commitment to finance reform
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'Beveridge report for children' launched
By Laura Sharman | 16 March 2021
A ‘once-in-a-generation review’ of the future of childhood has been launched by the Children’s Co...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds
By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021
Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...
OFSTED
Intervention at Blackpool to end
By Martin Ford | 15 March 2021
A commissioner has recommended intervention in children’s services at Blackpool Council should co...
WHITEHALL
Fresh council warning over rates appeals
By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021
Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...
WHITEHALL
Ministers insist they did not interfere in fund prioritisation
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2021
Ministers have insisted they did not interfere in the prioritisation of places for two new funds.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Talks start over sharing chief executive
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2021
Talks on two neighbouring councils sharing a chief executive are to start ‘straight away’ after t...
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£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Section is looking for a strong and highly motivated Senior Building Surveyor Apply for this job
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