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DEVOLUTION
Shropshire considers devolution plan
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2025
Shropshire Council is talking to potential devolution partners as local authorities in neighbouri...
WORKFORCE
Capacity warning for strategic authorities
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025
Strategic authorities could face capacity issues as demand intensifies for finance and planning s...
PEOPLE
Combined authority hires executive director
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has appointed Damien Dacey as executive director of s...
REORGANISATION
Two unitary plan for Lincolnshire
By Joe Lepper | 12 March 2025
Plans to merge Lincolnshire’s 10 councils into two unitary authorities have been published.
SOCIAL CARE
Prevention services 'at risk'
By Lee Peart | 11 March 2025
Prevention services are ‘at risk’ because of rising social care spending, a local government lead...
FINANCE
Council finance system 'not fit for purpose', MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2025
The system for turning around councils in financial distress is ‘not fit for purpose’ councillors...
ASYLUM
Ministers in urgent plea for council help with Afghan refugees
By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2025
Whitehall has called on councils to support an Afghan resettlement programme under which regions ...
PLANNING
Planning legislation to be introduced to Parliament
By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025
Government legislation aimed at speeding up council planning decisions to boost housebuilding wil...
LEADERSHIP
'Leadership churn' blamed for 'inadequate' rating
By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025
‘Significant leadership churn’ has contributed to Harrow LBC’s children’s services slipping from ...
FINANCE
Section 114 fears for new unitary
By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025
A unitary formed two years ago faces a £190m budget gap within the next four years amid section 1...
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up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
Director of Social Work and Social Care
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
Environmental Services Contract Manager
£52,413 - £59,615 per year
This is a role with real strategic influence. From shaping policy and commissioning service improvements Apply for this job
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