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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Children's trust chairman quits
By Martin Ford | 15 September 2020
The chairman of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust has resigned after the county council raised co...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Inspiring a new generation
By Nancy Scott | 14 September 2020
Future First works with state schools and colleges to link young people with alumni and employers...
EDUCATION
Doing our best for Calderdale's kids
By Robin Tuddenham | 14 September 2020
Robin Tuddenham says a cautious approach to schools opening earlier in the year has made the full...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Rising to the back-to-school challenge
By Tim Aldridge | 14 September 2020
Newham is anticipating an increase in demand for services as schools return, says Tim Aldridge, a...
BUSINESS
Directors warn against blanket ban on unregulated accommodation
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2020
Children’s services directors have warned against a blanket ban on placing vulnerable youngsters ...
WHITEHALL
LGA backs mandatory council role in migrant children scheme
By Dan Peters | 09 September 2020
Council leaders have backed a government suggestion that the national transfer scheme for unaccom...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Responding to the rise in parental conflict during lockdown
By Virginia Ghiara | 08 September 2020
Despite a divergence in referral rates during COVID, research has found that councils are respond...
FINANCE
Criticised council makes SEND investment
By Dan Peters | 02 September 2020
Bristol City Council has pledged to spend £29m on capital works to boost services for children wi...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Survey reveals spending control plans
By Dan Peters | 01 September 2020
A dozen metropolitan councils have been forced to impose spending controls or plan to do so, surv...
LEGAL
Tribunal rules foster care workers entitled to employee rights
By William Eichler | 01 September 2020
A UK tribunal has ruled that foster care workers are council employees and therefore entitled to ...
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- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
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Head of Employment Policy and Practice
£84,459-£92,332
Shaping the future of employment practice in one of London's most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk
£84,459-£92,332
Providing assurance, protecting public resources and strengthening resilience Apply for this job
Director of Compliance
£111,248
Strengthening governance, assurance and organisational confidence Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
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