The government has paused council reorganisation and is reviewing its decisions, with Surrey the only area still proceeding. Here’s what the LGR review means for council jobs.
Guardian Jobs is closing, and the vacancy count tells you less than you think. Councils are drowning in applications for some roles and getting none for others.
The UK Government has confirmed new unitary councils across 14 areas of England, with elections in May 2027 and go-live in April 2028. Here's what it means for council staff, recruiting teams and jobseekers
Thinking of applying to a shadow council during local government reorganisation? What shadow authorities do, your employment rights, and the career case.
The Surrey LGR decision is confirmed. Find out what happens next, from the Surrey council reorganisation timeline to the 2026 elections and what it means for East Surrey and West Surrey councils.
Learn what local government reorganisation means for England's councils. Our guide explains unitary councils, the benefits of LGR, and which areas are affected.
