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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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Transforming children's services through devo

By Emmet Regan | 13 October 2026

Emmet Regan explores whether Rewiring the State can deliver meaningful change for those who depend on it most.

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How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces

By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026

Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance smokefree communities.

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Neighbourhood health: Building prevention through community power

By Matt Skinner | 24 July 2026

With a new Prime Minister at the helm promising to help people to ‘live well’, Matt Skinner looks at why neighbourhood-led prevention, social care reform and...

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Maintaining momentum for SIGOMA members under a new government

By Cllr Andrew Husband | 22 July 2026

As the new Prime Minister starts to present his political vision, vice-chair of SIGOMA Cllr Andrew Husband sets out priorities for council funding reform, so...

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