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Scrapping the Levy: Why we need a change in approach to CIL 25/10/2018 Research finds councils are not spending on local infrastructure. With such a complex fund raising system in place it's hardly surprising, argues Hannah Vickers of ACE.

Analysis

Social Care Crisis: What local government needs to know

Councils are £715m over budget and PM Andy Burnham says social care reform is essential to stop the NHS collapsing — here's what it means for local government.

Opinion

Why perception matters as much as pounds and pence

How councils perceive vulnerability, not just financial position, shapes whether they fall into a cycle of short-term cuts or build longer-term resilience.

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EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation shake-up

Think tank warns of growing child poverty crisis

B&M fined £2m after council exposes mouse infestations

Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce

Government publishes social cohesion action plan

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire Improves Safety Across Greenwich Subways with LED Lighting Upgrade

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Duty Manager

Grade 6 £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata to hours worked

Help launch County Durham’s newest cultural landmark! Opening in August, The Light will bring together art, science, history, creativity and communit Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Roofer

£36,040 p.a. (Made up of £24,027 salary plus £12,013 p.a Interim Operational Allowance)

Salary

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Review Officer

Grade 7 £30,024 to £33,699 per annum (pay award pending)

X 1 Review Officer – Full-Time Permanent X1 Review Officer – Part-Time Permanent (18.5hrs) We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to Seaham

Recuriter: Durham County Council