FINANCE

Auditor finds 'significant weaknesses' in Bristol's finances

By Martin Ford | 10 August 2023

‘Significant weaknesses’ in reducing overspends are threatening Bristol City Council’s financial ...

WHITEHALL

Health backing for police withdrawal delay

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2023

Senior healthcare figures have backed councils’ demand to delay police withdrawal from non-urgent...

PAY

The inflation situation

By Ann McGauran | 08 August 2023

Inflationary pressures are taking their toll on councils’ services and balance sheets, with furth...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Government admits social care data lacking

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2023

The Government has admitted a lack of data is holding back improvements to social care.

HEALTH

£600m boost for social care workforce will help directors 'sleep better'

By Paul Marinko | 31 July 2023

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services members will ‘sleep better’ after ministers rel...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Nurturing integration

By Professor Martin Green | 17 July 2023

After the first year of the Integrated Care Systems, Professor Martin Green asks what is working ...

FINANCE

Nottingham warned of overspend 'signal'

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2023

Members of Nottingham City Council have been warned of the consequences of overspending as its bu...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

A winning campaign

By Shokat Lal | 10 July 2023

Shokat Lal gives an insight into how Sandwell MBC put together a successful polling day in light ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Care England calls for ICS representation

By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2023

A report by Care England into the progress of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) one year after their...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Optimistic nihilism

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2023

It feels like local government is close to breaking point, but it doesn’t have to be this way, sa...

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council