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POLITICS

Budget: Minimum wage and National Insurance rises to hit councils

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed rises to the minimum wage and employers’ National Insuranc...

FINANCE

Healthy relationships will enable us to co-design credible solutions

By Tracy Bingham | 30 October 2024

Tracy Bingham says she is optimistic about the return on investment the current examples of relat...

POLITICS

Budget: Cash bonanza not expected for councils

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to plough cash into public services in today’s Budget – but ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Waiting for the next move

By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 October 2024

Dr Jonathan Carr-West looks back on a long and eventful conference season.

FINANCE

The downward blip in CPI is 'not ideal timing'

By By Ian Miller | 25 October 2024

There is a danger the local government settlement will be constructed on an unrealistically low a...

FINANCE

Searching for clarity

By Sir Bob Neill | 24 October 2024

A big week is coming up at Westminster – but what is in it for local government, asks Sir Bob Neill.

LGA CONFERENCE

Back from the brink

By Louise Gittins | 23 October 2024

Louise Gittins says the LGA Conference is a chance to remind the deputy prime minister that it is...

POLITICS

Leaders must be dealers in hope

By Ben Page | 23 October 2024

It is crucial for leaders to articulate a clear and compelling narrative that connects policy out...

LGA CONFERENCE

The state of our nation

By Cllr Marianne Overton | 23 October 2024

A record number of delegates are gathering this week in Harrogate for the Local Government Associ...

HOUSING

Rayner revolution is more crumbs than cake

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

Angela Rayner is reported to be about to get a billion pound boost for social housing in the Budg...

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

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Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

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Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council