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WORKFORCE

Heads of Service at South Tyneside Council

Shape Our Future And we'll shape yours!

If you're interested in improving care and promoting the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and adults, then we want to hear from you.

* Head of Children and Families Services, Circa £84,000
* Business Manager (Adult Services), £56,236 to £60,311
* Strategic Lead (High Impact Families), £56,236 to £60,311 (fixed term contract)

Find out more about these vacancies at our website.

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Winning the war on waste?

By David Blackman | 16 April 2026

Is Reform UK’s waste drive just a saloon bar dream or are there still genuine efficiencies to be gleaned in local government? David Blackman reports

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Putting children at LGR's centre

By Jo Fisher | 16 April 2026

Local and central government alike must put children first throughout local government reorganisation and across wider reforms, says Jo Fisher.

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Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together

By Steve James | 14 April 2026

It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and contributes to community cohesion, says Steve James.

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Councils are holding care together

By Baroness Louise Casey | 11 March 2026

In the week of her appearance at The MJ Future Forum, Baroness Louise Casey sets out a frank overview of the reform challenge facing adult social care.