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Local Government Politics and Policy Updates | LocalGov
Michael Burton. Michael Burton has been writing and commenting on local government and the public sector for over 25 years as editor and since 2011 editorial director of The MJ plus its portfolio of associated local government titles including themj.co.uk, LocalGov and Surveyor.. He is the author of The Politics of Public Sector Reform from Thatcher to …
GMB accepts local government pay offer | LocalGov
Jul 12, 2024 · Image: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.com. The GMB has split the union response on sector pay after coming out in support of the offer from employers for this year.
20 councillors in Nottinghamshire quit Labour | LocalGov
2 days ago · Some 20 members of Broxtowe Borough Council, including the leader, have left the Labour Party in protest against Keir Starmer’s leadership. The councillors – previously part of a ruling group of 26 Labour members – will form a new independent party, and reportedly plan to run the borough ...
Councils to be 'accountable' for care improvements as commission ...
2 days ago · The Government intends to hold councils ‘accountable' for improving care in their areas as part of its social care reforms. Announcing plans to set up a new adult social care commission chaired by Baroness Louise Casey to look at long term reforms the Government said it would ‘shortly publish a ...
Budget: Reorganisation confirmed in high tax, high spend Budget
Oct 30, 2024 · Local government reorganisation – and the efficiency savings it will make – were confirmed in Budget documents today.
Need To Know - LocalGov
Jan 10, 2018 · Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects. Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.
Partnerships - LocalGov
Sep 11, 2023 · The benefit of developing talent for better housing and health and social care outcomes. 28/11/2022. Andy Hart discusses the importance and benefits of developing the next generation of health, housing and social care professionals to provide more effective care that supports the improved health outcomes of our population.
Council recruitment drive launches across England | LocalGov
Nov 4, 2024 · A national recruitment campaign has launched to encourage people to work for their local council. The government-funded scheme, led by the Local Government Association (LGA), will involve advertising nationwide across radio, billboards and social media.
New local government Ombudsman appointed | LocalGov
Jan 18, 2024 · Image: lgo.org.uk Amerdeep Somal will be the next Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, the Government has confirmed. Ms Somal has previously served as the complaints commissioner to the Financial Regulators and the chief commissioner at the Data and Marketing Commission.