Title
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Inspectorate to be independent
By Jamie Hailstone | 26 October 2016
Care directors have welcomed the news the Government’s new social work inspectorate will be indep...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Joining forces to tackle sexual exploitation
By Dave Hill | 18 October 2016
Child sexual exploitation cannot be tackled by local government alone and councils are undertakin...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
NAO: Government children's services reforms unsuccessful
By Sam Clayden | 12 October 2016
Auditors have blasted government attempts to rectify failure within children’s services, warning ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Mandatory reporting of abuse 'won't aid outcomes'
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 October 2016
Town hall bosses have criticised government plans to introduce mandatory reporting of suspected c...
WHITEHALL
Lack of cash may scupper free childcare programme
By Jamie Hailstone | 27 September 2016
Town hall bosses have warned Whitehall’s plans to increase the amount of free childcare in Englan...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Determined to improve life chances
By Dave Hill | 09 September 2016
Dave Hill reflects on the ADCS annual conference and discusses how best to support the country's ...
FINANCE
LGA joins opposition to 'golden hellos'
By Jamie Hailstone | 08 September 2016
Council leaders have joined officers in calling for a ban on independent agencies offering foster...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Directors call for ban on fostering golden hellos
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2016
Children’s services directors have called for private agencies to be banned from offering golden ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Call to review home school rules
By Dan Peters | 02 August 2016
Luton Council will call for a review of home education regulations in a letter to the Government ...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Hill: Councils best placed to run schools
By Jamie Hailstone | 08 July 2016
Children’s services chiefs have called for a ‘meaningful relationship’ between Whitehall and loca...
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
- Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
- Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
