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ECONOMIC GROWTH

A Beveridge-sized challenge for local government

By Michael Burton | 24 March 2021

Michael Burton says planning for the aftermath of the pandemic 'need not wait until the number of...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Pushing for influence on the national stage

By Heather Jameson | 23 March 2021

Heather Jameson talks to chief executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, Graham F...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Plymouth to create council-owned care company

By MJ Editor | 22 March 2021

Plymouth City Council will create its own care company after a number of providers warned they co...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum North: 'Business rates will be like Tudor beard tax'

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2021

A senior finance director has said ‘anachronistic’ business rates are ‘going in the direction of ...

FINANCE

A tale of two Budgets?

By Heather Jameson | 09 March 2021

While the Budget delivered an economic quick fix, critics have highlighted its silence on support...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unfinished business

By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 March 2021

The vision in Budget 2021 focused on a global, green, high tech economy, ‘but there was no sign o...

HEALTH

Health and care White Paper sends 'wrong message'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

Further regulation and intervention will not improve social care, the Local Government Associatio...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Plenty of reasons to be cheerful in the health and care White Paper

By Cllr David Fothergill | 24 February 2021

Cllr David Fothergill says while many of the 2012 health reforms will now be unwound, local gover...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

It's time for councils to step up and give a lead on care home visiting

By Claire Fox | 23 February 2021

Local authorities should support local care homes to find creative ways to open up to relatives, ...

DIGITAL

Greater Manchester's healthy case for digital innovation

By Lou Cordwell | 22 February 2021

COVID-19 is accelerating digital health and social care innovation in Greater Manchester, includi...

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Director of Children and Young People’s Services

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council