CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Call for 'radical system change' after children's home claims

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2021

A charity chief has called for ‘radical system change’ after whistleblowers claimed youngsters wi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Report in abuse action call

By Michael Burton | 09 June 2021

Council children’s services should take a more active approach to combating child sexual abuse (C...

LEGAL

Asylum seeker costs should be funded from the centre

By Michael Burton | 08 June 2021

The fair and humanitarian answer from the Home Office is to properly fund councils shouldering th...

HEALTH

Buckinghamshire's break for success

By Martin Tett | 08 June 2021

Martin Tett looks at how Buckinghamshire Council’s unitary status removed some barriers to succes...

LEGAL

A change of direction

By Léonie Cowen | 08 June 2021

Léonie Cowen says there is a better model for the procurement of placements for looked after chil...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Kent threatens Patel with legal action over asylum children

By Heather Jameson | 07 June 2021

Kent CC is threatening to launch legal action against the home secretary as it struggles with ris...

FINANCE

LGA in 'unsustainable' warning after children's services overspend

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2021

Derbyshire CC, and Ealing and Croydon LBCs recorded the biggest children’s services overspends in...

WHITEHALL

Croydon in fresh unaccompanied asylum-seeking children plea

By Dan Peters | 02 June 2021

Croydon LBC has urged the Government to make up its historic funding gap in the cost of caring fo...

PEOPLE

Slough Children First appoints new chair

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

Slough Council has announced the appointment of Tony Hunter as the new chair of Slough Children F...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Call to tackle children's services 'postcode lottery'

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2021

National standards are needed to tackle variation in the quality of children’s services, the Hou...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council