Title
BUSINESS
Scandal-hit firm reports losses
By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2023
A firm at the centre of a residential care abuse scandal has reported operating losses of £5.8m f...
FINANCE
Auditor finds 'significant weaknesses' in Bristol's finances
By Martin Ford | 10 August 2023
‘Significant weaknesses’ in reducing overspends are threatening Bristol City Council’s financial ...
HEALTH
Partnerships are the key to creating healthy environments
By Gill Kneller | 08 August 2023
Districts have a responsibility to support health services and provide the kinds of environments ...
PAY
The inflation situation
By Ann McGauran | 08 August 2023
Inflationary pressures are taking their toll on councils’ services and balance sheets, with furth...
OFSTED
Statutory direction for Slough BC
By Martin Ford | 08 August 2023
Slough BC has received a statutory direction from the Government after failing to improve its ser...
HEALTH
National issues on a local scale: tackling the cost of living crisis
By Stephen Gaskell | 08 August 2023
Local authorities are working with partners in a variety of creative and resourceful ways in resp...
LEGAL
Deprivation of liberty applications surge
By Martin Ford | 07 August 2023
The number of applications seeking authorisation to deprive children of their liberty has increas...
WHITEHALL
Home Office hotel use for lone child asylum seekers 'unlawful'
By Dan Peters | 28 July 2023
The High Court has found the Home Office’s use of hotels to house lone child asylum seekers to be...
EDUCATION
Education and children's services top complaints to Ombudsman
26 July 2023
The Ombudsman’s annual complaints statistics have revealed education and children’s services as t...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Children's inspection policy change must be adequately funded
By Simon Edwards | 24 July 2023
A new report setting out the potential consequences of inspection of semi-independent living acco...
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Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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