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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Review finds council failures ahead of Sara Sharif murder
By William Eichler | 14 November 2025
Children’s services in Surrey failed to identify abuse suffered by 10-year-old Sara Sharif before her murder, a safeguarding practice review has found.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Using system-wide reform to put Bucks families first
By Errol Albert | 13 November 2025
Buckinghamshire Council is delivering system-wide reform through locality teams, Family Hubs and ...
WALES
Welsh councils 'very close' to issuing s114 notices
By Paul Marinko | 11 November 2025
Wales’ outgoing auditor general has reportedly said some of the country’s councils are ‘very clos...
GRENFELL
Failures continue at Grenfell council, peers find
By Joe Lepper | 11 November 2025
Housing challenges are continuing at the council at the centre of the Grenfell tragedy, a Local G...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Nine local councils will support local authorities to improve outcomes for children
By Nimal Jude | 11 November 2025
Nimal Jude introduces a new national programme to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making ac...
FINANCE
Worcestershire warned over special educational needs spending
By Joe Lepper | 10 November 2025
Worcestershire CC has been handed a statutory financial warning by auditors concerned its spendin...
REORGANISATION
Local government reorganisation: Better late than never
By Michael Burton | 04 November 2025
While LGR is already proving a challenge, for many Labour ministers it also represents unfinished...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Yorkshire and the Humber reaps early benefits from new agency workforce guidance
By Nicola Curley | 30 October 2025
Nicola Curley says the decision of all 15 children’s services departments in Yorkshire and the Hu...
FINANCE
Peer warning over Redbridge finances
By Joe Lepper | 21 October 2025
Redbridge LBC will be forced to seek exceptional financial support (EFS), a review has warned.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Putting good relationships centre stage
By Dr Jo Casebourne | 20 October 2025
New ministers have urged councils to lead reforms for children and young people by investing in r...
PRODUCTIVITY
How productive is local government – and are there any savings left?
By Jeremy Cooper | 15 October 2025
As the sector awaits the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, how ready is local go...
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Transformation and Innovation Manager
£51,356- £55,539
Are you passionate about transforming services, seeking out innovation opportunities and networks that can help? Apply for this job
Assistant Director Neighbourhoods
£95,623 - £102,304
As an authority, we want to make Hartlepool thrive, and we seek dedicated and driven colleagues to help us achieve our goal. Apply for this job
StreetScene Deputy Operations Manager
£44,075 - £ 51,356 per year
Premium jobWe’re looking for an experienced, hands-on leader to help shape the future of East Devon’s StreetScene services. Apply for this job
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