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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Professor warns of 'climate of suspicion'
By Laura Sharman | 26 May 2016
One in every five children in England are referred to social services due to concerns over abuse ...
FINANCE
Straight talking
By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016
The recent Queen’s Speech has promised huge implications for the sector. Heather Jameson examines...
HEALTH
Reading the small print
By Mark Rogers | 25 May 2016
Mark Rogers gives his view on the Queen's Speech and considers hints at another devolution drive ...
WHITEHALL
TV probe forces council to announce trust takeover option
By Dan Peters | 25 May 2016
A takeover of Birmingham City Council’s children’s services by a trust was always going to be con...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Oxfordshire faces legal challenge over children's centre cuts
By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2016
Campaigners in Oxfordshire have launched a legal challenge against plans to cut children’s centre...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Queen's Speech 2016: Councils face fresh demands under 'care covenant'
By Thomas Bridge | 18 May 2016
Plans to speed up adoption and raise scrutiny on council support for young people were outlined i...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Queen's Speech 2016: Crack down on extremists working with vulnerable groups
By Laura Sharman | 18 May 2016
Councils will be given the power to stop extremists from working with children or vulnerable peop...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Let's stop this back door manoeuvre towards academisation
By Heather Jameson | 17 May 2016
After local government's lobbying success on academies, Heather Jameson explains why councils and...
BUSINESS
Council keeps cash as Serco fails to pay wages
By Jamie Hailstone | 17 May 2016
Lincolnshire CC has held back more than £1m after outsourcing giant Serco failed to pay staff wag...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Back to school
By Claire Fox | 17 May 2016
After the High Court’s ruling on unauthorised school abscences, Claire Fox warns against the risi...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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