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FINANCE

The Budget gave with one hand and took away with another

By Nicole Wood | 27 November 2024

The additional £1.3bn will not go very far once the cost of the new rates of National Living Wage...

NCASC 24

National insurance hike 'catastrophic' for care

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2024

The Government’s decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) will have ‘...

REORGANISATION

Councils brace for reorganisation push

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2024

Six counties in the east of England are expected to be among those at the front of the queue for ...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Distribution, devolution and reorganisation

By By Simon Edwards | 21 November 2024

Simon Edwards says that while deprivation is an important indicator of need, as the CCN's chairma...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Making the missions happen

By Sarah Longlands | 20 November 2024

Labour should look to community wealth-building to achieve its self-proclaimed missions, writes S...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Not all about the money

By Ann McGauran | 19 November 2024

The Budget for 2025-26 is published, with a spending review for the following two years due in t...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The Government should provide certainty and clarity over financial reforms

By By Cllr Louise Gittins | 19 November 2024

Looking ahead to next spring’s Spending Review, it is critical the Government provides a signific...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Changing the curve

By Matthew Taylor | 13 November 2024

Matthew Taylor explains why nothing less than a ‘fundamental system redesign’ via integration is ...

FINANCE

Minister's pledge on finance reform

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

A Government minister this week vowed to return to finance reform after years of delay to the fai...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A 'no magic bullet' plan for improving young people's lives

By Jonathan Rallings | 12 November 2024

Last year councils overspent more on children’s services than on any other area. Dominic Luscombe...

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frederica-diamanta

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council