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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Transferring LEP functions to upper tier councils goes with the policy grain

By James Maker | 04 April 2023

The County Councils’ Network will be engaging Government to ensure the transfer of LEPs is compat...

FINANCE

County council leaders issue 'bleak' finance warning

By William Eichler | 23 March 2023

County councils need to make £1bn worth of savings to cope with ‘unprecedented’ financial pressur...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023

The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Support county highways to boost productivity

By Simon Edwards | 14 March 2023

If we are to create a more equal and prosperous country then the chancellor could do a lot worse ...

PLANNING

Counties' infrastructure funding faces cuts, report claims

By Mark Whitehead | 28 February 2023

Funding for infrastructure in county areas could be cut under new planning reforms, council leade...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Top-down asylum plans are a catastrophe in waiting

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2023

Barely a week goes by without a council discovering a Home Office plan to relocate asylum seekers...

FINANCE

Three in four plan maximum tax hike

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2023

Three-quarters of upper-tier local authorities that have published their budgets will increase th...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Tackling the long-term pandemic of economic inactivity

By Simon Edwards | 08 February 2023

There is a dearth of people to fill job vacancies, says Simon Edwards. 'While national policy wil...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Let's make greater use of technology in social care

By Jon Rallings | 01 February 2023

In the midst of a recruitment and retention crisis, councils need to keep dedicated social care s...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Counties should not rest on our laurels

By Nicola Beach | 17 January 2023

While the financial strains for both councils and communities will continue to be the dominant is...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Head of Venue Sales and Marketing

£58,239 to £67,030 per annum

Harrogate Convention Centre is one of the UK’s leading conference and exhibition venues Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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