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ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How to get the most from a strengths-based approach
By Clare Harding | 24 July 2019
Clare Harding outlines the key factors that enable councils to gain the greatest impact from stre...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Reforming social care is a 'whole society problem'
By Jonathan Carr-West | 24 July 2019
Dr Jonathan Carr-West asks if strengths-based approaches to caring for older people could actuall...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
It's time to get to work
By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2019
Heather Jameson assesses the growing to-do list facing the sector as a new government takes shape...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Open letter to Boris Johnson
By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2019
In an open letter to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Heather Jameson says: 'I would argue you o...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Social care director leaves Somerset
By Martin Ford | 19 July 2019
Somerset CC’s adult services director, who featured on Panorama’s investigation into the state of...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Strictly speaking
17 July 2019
Have you ever wondered what a local government version of Strictly Come Dancing would look like?
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Planning amid the certainty of uncertainty
17 July 2019
John Hewitt says finance directors and their teams have been working ‘minor miracles’ in signing ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Spending Review needs to embody 'strategic, systematic change'
17 July 2019
At the Local Government Association (LGA) annual conference, Claire Kober noted the biggest shift...
DEVOLUTION
Only devolution can protect public services from years of Brexit chaos
By Andrew Laird | 15 July 2019
Andrew Laird argues that only a renewed and rapid drive to devolve power to cities and local area...
SOCIAL CARE
Prospective Barchester buyer withdraws
By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019
A mooted sale of a major UK care home provider has been called off.
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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