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SOCIAL CARE

Councils face 'social care blackhole'

By Lee Peart | 24 October 2024

Councils are facing a ‘social care blackhole’ in their finances, according to the Lib Dems.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

NAO: Councils face bankruptcy due to SEND deficits

By William Eichler | 24 October 2024

Two-fifths of local authorities will face the threat of bankruptcy if more is not done to tackle ...

ASYLYM

K&C chief urges agreement on asylum accommodation price

By Paul Marinko | 24 October 2024

Kensington & Chelsea LBC’s chief executive has called on the Government to agree with councils on...

COUNCILLORS

EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024

The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...

WORKFORCE

EXCLUSIVE: Talks over workforce and recruitment pressures revealed

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is to speak to sector represent...

DEVOLUTION

Minister: England's devo map must avoid 'orphan areas'

By Paul Marinko | 23 October 2024

Local government minister Jim McMahon has emphasised Labour’s determination to avoid ‘orphan area...

IMPROVEMENT

Commissioner hints at ministry intervention shift

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2024

New minister Jim McMahon will approach intervention in a more ‘supportive and collaborative way’,...

SOCIAL HOUSING

Minister hints at social rent rise in Budget

By Paul Marinko | 23 October 2024

Housing minister Baroness Taylor has confirmed the chancellor could raise social rents in the Bud...

PAY

Sector pay deals agreed

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2024

Unions have struck a deal with employers on pay increases for chief executives and the wider work...

FINANCE

Up to 100 jobs to be cut at Southampton

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2024

Southampton City Council has said 67 to 99 redundancies are expected to be made in the next two y...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council