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REORGANISATION
Most of public 'not following closely' reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2025
Almost two-thirds of the public are not engaged with local government reorganisation, according t...
PLANNING
Local government upheaval could hit new town development
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2025
Peers have heard of concerns over the impact of local government reorganisation and devolution on...
WORKFORCE
GMB: Local government workforce cut by 600,000
By William Eichler | 22 April 2025
Local authorities across England and Wales have lost almost 600,000 members of staff since 2012, ...
REGENERATION
Newcastle chief defends Saudi investment
By Paul Marinko | 22 April 2025
Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has reportedly defended the authority seeking investment...
REORGANISATION
Portsmouth wants out of reorganisation
By Paul Marinko | 17 April 2025
Portsmouth City Council has called on ministers to leave it out of reorganisation plans, arguing ...
SOCIAL CARE
Council accuses CQC of 'poor inspection process'
By Martin Ford | 17 April 2025
A council has hit out at a watchdog over its ‘poor inspection process’ after receiving a judgemen...
PEOPLE
New commissioner for Woking
By Martin Ford | 17 April 2025
Barry Scarr has been appointed as finance commissioner at Woking BC.
MAYORS
Clark dismisses calls for borough boost
By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025
Former communities secretary Greg Clark has rejected calls to give London boroughs more powers in...
REORGANISATION
Surrey urged to include single unitary proposal
By Paul Marinko and Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025
The Government has urged Surrey to provide costings for a single unitary authority in its final r...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
LGA: 1,700 children referred to social services daily
By Paul Marinko | 17 April 2025
The Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed around 1,700 children are referred to social ...
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This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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