Title
EDUCATION
Sutton set to take full ownership of outsourced education company
By Martin Ford | 09 January 2020
An independent report has found that the company had ‘moved away’ from the council’s ‘ambitions a...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Government rejects pleas for flood recovery funding flexibility
By Martin Ford | 09 January 2020
The Government has rejected councils’ appeals for more flexibility over funding for flood recovery.
PLANNING
Council vows to defend local plan
By William Eichler | 09 January 2020
Sevenoaks DC has vowed not to withdraw its draft local plan despite continued pressure from the p...
FINANCE
Index reveals true scale of town halls' resilience
By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 09 January 2020
Northamptonshire CC is no longer the council most at risk when it comes to its financial stabilit...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
LGA calls for seat at table in children's care review
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2020
The Local Government Association (LGA) is pressing for close involvement in the Government’s pled...
FINANCE
Reorganisation in Somerset would 'cut waste and save money'
By Ann McGauran | 08 January 2020
A single, unitary authority for Somerset would deliver a predicted saving of £35-£47m, according ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Pension funds pile pressure on Barclays over fossil fuel financing
By Dan Peters | 08 January 2020
Four pension funds will pile pressure on Barclays to phase out its financing of fossil fuel compa...
FINANCE
Business rates retention pilots come under fire
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2020
Piloting of business rates retention has been criticised by local government treasurers.
LICENSING
Manchester to implement Martyn's Law
By Laura Sharman | 08 January 2020
Manchester City Council is to implement Martyn’s Law to improve security at all public venues.
WHITEHALL
Doubts over March local industrial strategy deadline
By Dan Peters | 08 January 2020
The Government’s public commitment that all areas will have a local industrial strategy (LIS) agr...
Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
£161,239–£177,363
You will also lead a more strategic approach to West Surrey’s assets, income and commercial activity. Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
- McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
- Fresh equal pay warning
- Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
£161,239–£177,363
You will also lead a more strategic approach to West Surrey’s assets, income and commercial activity. Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
- McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
- Fresh equal pay warning
- Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
