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Reserves warning in face of predicted overspend

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2018

Hartlepool Council has warned it may have to dip into its reserves if it fails to make savings to...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Minister refuses to rule out imposing asylum dispersal on councils

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

A minister has not ruled out forcing councils to take in asylum seekers, but said the option was ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Javid: Asylum housing system could be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

Schemes for homing asylum seekers across the country could be overhauled following heavy criticis...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Transformation can still yield more savings, claims mandarin

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

Further transformation may still help councils make savings in children’s services, a top Departm...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Director recalls 'huge shock' of child abuse scandal

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

A council criticised for failings over a historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) ring has warned...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Aiken: Country facing biggest ever exploitation of children

By Dan Peters | 17 November 2018

London must take action to avoid losing an entire generation of young people, the leader of Westm...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Brokenshire: We need to raise our game and get London building

By Dan Peters | 17 November 2018

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has criticised London boroughs after statistics showed a ‘mix...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Pressure piled on children's secretary over funding

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2018

Councils have increased pressure on children and families secretary Nadhim Zahawi to secure more ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warnings of 'bun fights' and help offered to Hancock at conference

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2018

Funding woes dominated the opening speeches of the National Children and Adults Services conferen...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted chief warns councils of county lines complacency

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2018

Some councils are underestimating the extent of the threat posed by county lines operations to ch...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage 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

Cambridge City Council