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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'Systemic and persistent' failures in council's children's services
By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017
Worcestershire CC has said it has invested an extra £5.1m into improving children’s social care t...
WHITEHALL
Andrew Gwynne: We need a DCLG that will fight for the sector
By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017
As the Labour conference gathers in Brighton, Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne talks to...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Gender disparity is alive and well
By Heather Wakefield | 20 September 2017
Does local government work for women? The answer is a firm ‘no’, according to Heather Wakefield, ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Liverpool chief Ged Fitzgerald suspended
By Dan Peters | 18 September 2017
Liverpool City Council has launched an independent disciplinary investigation into its chief exec...
WHITEHALL
Lib Dems fight for post-Grenfell action
By Dan Peters | 18 September 2017
The effective ‘privatisation’ of building control has led to a watering down of fire safety check...
FINANCE
Key council vote on management overhaul
By Chris Mahony | 14 September 2017
Lancashire CC’s cabinet is to vote today on a controversial new senior management structure that ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Rotherham wins back more control
By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017
Rotherham MBC has won back democratic control of all functions apart from children’s social care,...
BUSINESS RATES
IFS study casts doubt over backing for 100% business rate retention
By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017
Senior councillors and directors have expressed scepticism that 100% business rates retention wil...
FINANCE
McDonnell: Do not let officers determine policies
By Heather Jameson | 12 September 2017
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has warned Labour councillors not to let their officers determin...
BUSINESS
Council left with £20m bill after legal battle
By Chris Ames | 06 September 2017
Cumbria CC has been landed with a £21m bill after a disastrous dispute with its former highways c...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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