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WHITEHALL

'Concerned' Reed launches anti-profiteering push

By Dan Peters | 21 May 2026

‘Concerned’ local government secretary Steve Reed has vowed to ‘take action’ to tackle ‘profiteer...

SOCIAL CARE

Lancashire to work 'at pace' to meet Southport Inquiry demands

By Martin Ford | 19 May 2026

Lancashire CC has said it will have to work ‘at pace’ to meet the requirements of the inquiry int...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Breaking point: Tough choices for childrens' services

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2026

Governments are finally confronting the spiralling cost of children’s services. As pressures inte...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2026

Some of the largest children’s social care providers could be vulnerable to financial shocks, acc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Will the Grooming Gangs Inquiry make a difference?

By Alan Collins | 06 May 2026

Alan Collins says the Grooming Gangs Inquiry has the power to create real change, particularly if...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026

The Government must go further to fix children’s social care market, a think-tank has urged.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Experts raise concerns over children's services deadline

By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026

‘Clear and credible concerns’ have been raised by experts that some council children’s services w...

LEGAL

Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026

The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2...

SOCIAL CARE

Southport Inquiry: Councils face challenge to prevent future attacks

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026

Councils face a challenge to prevent future attacks such as those in Southport that claimed the l...

ADCS

'Banging the table for children'

By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2026

The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ passionate belief in th...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance and Deputy s151 Officer

£77,153 - £88,545

We are looking for an experienced and strategic financial leader who can operate confidently in a complex, political and fast-changing environment. Apply for this job

Conwy County Borough Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Cumberland is a special place Apply for this job

Cumberland Council

Senior Lawyer (Adults) - 37 Hours

£55,437 to £58,525 includes a market supplement of £8,256 per year

Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming... Apply for this job

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