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FINANCE

The Autumn Statement leaves councils to solve their own problems

By Graeme McDonald | 27 November 2023

Few expected the King’s Speech and Autumn Statement to be the silver bullet that solved local gov...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Fulfilling a crucial role for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...

WHITEHALL

Councils welcome PWLB rate extension

By Dan Peters | 27 November 2023

Councils have welcomed chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend preferential Public Works Loan...

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole

By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023

The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Autumn Statement: public services bear brunt of tight spending plans

By Jeff Matsu | 24 November 2023

Jeff Matsu fears the Autumn Statement paints a picture of a chancellor trading up investment in p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin

By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023

Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Hunt announces surprise LGPS plan

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a surprise target to ensure all Local Government Pension Sch...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts

By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023

So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

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Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

General Manager – Building Safety Compliance

£51,356 - £53,460

Building safety for our homes and neighbourhoods is a top priority at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

General Manager – Building Safety Compliance

£51,356 - £53,460

Building safety for our homes and neighbourhoods is a top priority at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council