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POLICY AND POLITICS
England should move towards universal social care system, charity urges
By Lee Peart | 10 November 2026
England should move towards a universal social care system similar to most other compatible countries, The King’s Fund charity has urged.
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
By Dan Peters | 10 November 2026
Councils have been told to ‘avoid publicity’ as they refund thousands of business ratepayers over...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
By Dan Peters | 10 November 2026
Troubled Basildon Council has paused its search for a permanent chief executive after two candida...
KEY CITIES
Give local authorities the tools they need without the caveats
By Vince Maple | 10 November 2026
The Government’s reboot of plans to devolve more power to the regions and away from Westminster i...
SCOTLAND
Scottish councils reject reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 09 November 2026
Reorganisation is not the answer to resolving the financial crisis gripping councils, the Convent...
PUBLIC HEALTH
Councils' public health warning over EU border deal
By Martin Ford | 09 November 2026
The Government must not repeat ‘mistakes of the past’ in pursuing a border agreement with the EU,...
REORGANISATION
Uncertainty looms over future unitaries' budgets
By Dan Peters | 05 November 2026
Unitary councils being created in 2029 face a ‘material uncertainty’ over their opening budgets a...
FINANCE
Worcestershire CC budget: Social care costs and local government funding pressures
By Phil Rook | 04 November 2026
Rising social care costs and funding uncertainty are a challenge as Worcestershire prepares for r...
BUDGETS
Budget: EFS set to soar next year
By Heather Jameson | 03 November 2026
The ‘outrageous’ use of exceptional financial support (EFS) is set to continue, with no new measu...
HR
Fresh equal pay warning
By Dan Peters | 30 October 2026
Councils could face a fresh wave of equal pay litigation under Whitehall reforms as HR cuts make ...
REORGANISATION
April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 29 October 2026
Ministers have insisted Whitehall is ‘committed to seeing local government reorganisation through...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Scottish councils reject reorganisation
Director of Adult Social Care
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)
As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job
Director of Adults Service Development
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job
Adult Social Care and Commissioning Director Roles
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is an exciting time to join Nottingham City Council and help shape the future of Adult Social Care for the city. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Scottish councils reject reorganisation
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