| LocalGov

Private allotment site receives council approval

24/07/2025

North Somerset Council has provided planning permission for a private allotment site in Abbots Leigh.

BCP Council announces new pay structure

24/07/2025

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has approved proposals for a new ‘fair and transparent’ staff pay structure.

Councils facing ‘skyrocketing’ service costs, says report

23/07/2025

Councils are expected to spend an estimated £139bn on the delivery of public services this year, says a report.

Country’s youngest council leader appointed

23/07/2025

A Reform UK councillor has been confirmed as the country’s youngest permanent council leader.

Call for local tourist tax continues

22/07/2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is said to have backed the proposal for councils to introduce visitor levies.

PM says 'lots of housing' exists across councils

22/07/2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed there is ‘lots of housing’ that can be used to provide temporary accommodation across local authorities.

Council forgoes lake ownership following algae issues

21/07/2025

A council has handed over its lease on a lake after ‘toxic blue-green algae’ is found in the water.

New town developments could advance amid local objections

21/07/2025

New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, says housing and planning minister.

Councils benefit from £15m boost for nature schemes

18/07/2025

Councils are to receive £15m funding to enrich green areas in towns and cities.

Election strategy sees voting age lowered by two years

18/07/2025

The Government has announced plans to allow 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote in both local and general elections.

Norwich secures investment for redevelopment scheme

17/07/2025

Norwich City Council had partnered with Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) to deliver a £350m redevelopment project.

Councils urged to boost scarce holiday childcare spaces

17/07/2025

Only 9% of councils have sufficient holiday childcare places for at least 75% of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their area, a survey has revealed.

Councils protest against adult gaming centres

16/07/2025

A syndicate of more than 30 local authorities is campaigning against the rise of adult gaming centres (AGCs).

West Lindsey residents back big bin hire trial

15/07/2025

West Lindsey District Council is considering implementing a big bin hire scheme on a permanent basis.

Skyscraper proposals spark concern amongst residents

15/07/2025

Salford City Council is set to discuss proposals for the third tallest skyscraper in the UK.

Farage: ‘Virtue-signalling’ climate targets must go

15/07/2025

Nigel Farage has ordered Reform UK council leaders to give up on what he calls ‘virtue-signalling’ net zero targets.

Councils face pressure to cut back on prevention spending

15/07/2025

Overstretched budgets mean that care leaders have been forced to reduce spending on prevention by more than 10% this year, a new ADASS survey has revealed.

Councils secure funding for EV charging scheme

14/07/2025

Local authorities are to benefit from a £25m scheme to enable cheaper electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without off-street parking.

Rollout of £500m fund to support young people

14/07/2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to announce the launch of the Better Futures Fund, a £500m initiative to help reduce youth poverty.

Councils must support care-experienced young people, says report

11/07/2025

More funding is required to improve early intervention services for children’s social care, says Education Committee.

LGOF: Will it work? image

LGOF: Will it work?

Dr Jonathan Carr-West, LGIU, discusses the Local Government Outcomes Framework (LGOF), the latest instalment in the history of local government accountability.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Lecturer in SEND

Durham County Council
Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 p.a. PAY AWARD PENDING
DurhamLearn wish to recruit a Lecturer in SEND – delivering Employment and Work Skills training in the classroom; applicants will have significant tea Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Business Analyst, Selby

North Yorkshire Council
£37,035 - £45,718 per annum
Are you passionate about making public services more effective and efficient? Selby, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Recovery Support Worker (Career Grade)

Wakefield Council
£31,067.00 - £33,366.00 Grade 7, £34,314.00 - £37,035.00 Grade 8, Career Grade
Recovery Support Worker (Career Grade) Badsworth, Pontefract
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Residential Worker (Foster Home) x 2

Wakefield Council
£15,533.50 - £16,683.00, Grade 7,
Residential Worker (Foster Home) x 2 Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Portage Home Visitor

Wakefield Council
£27,711.00 - £30,559.00, Grade 6
Portage Home Visitor Normanton, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council
Linkedin Banner