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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Pain lies ahead for the public sector

By Heather Jameson | 30 November 2022

Former No 10 chief of staff Lord Gavin Barwell says the prospects for living standards are grim, ...

SOCIAL CARE

A Statement of intent, but the long-term plan is lacking

By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2022

Heather Jameson says the Autumn Statement 'may have been a masterclass in political manoeuvring, ...

HEALTH

An evolving partnership

By Sean Hanson | 23 November 2022

Sean Hanson, chief executive of IMPOWER, looks back at the highlights of this week’s CCN conference.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

We must begin to shift the Integrated Care Systems' culture sooner rather than later

By Simon Edwards | 21 November 2022

Analysis from CCN and IMPOWER has found that many council leaders feel there is too much focus fr...

HEALTH

Counties issue ICS warning

By Heather Jameson | 21 November 2022

Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) must not become yet another NHS reorganisation to work around, the...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Pushing the policy dials forward

By Tim Oliver | 16 November 2022

The upheaval of three separate Governments this year has been challenging for counties, writes Cl...

WHITEHALL

Social care charging reforms are drastically underfunded

By Simon Edwards | 01 November 2022

The Government is expected to delay the introduction of social care charging reforms but Simon Ed...

PLANNING

Infrastructure is crucial to maximising sustainable growth

By Joanna Killian | 01 November 2022

Rishi Sunak’s administration will need to grow the economy quickly, and he could start on an almo...

FINANCE

Counties' costs double

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

Another round of cuts to local government funding would be ‘worse than the period of austerity’, ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Resetting the care agenda

By Ann McGauran | 26 October 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is believed to be about to delay the implementation of the social care cap...

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frederica-diamanta

Talent Acquisition Lead (Manager)

Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum

Ready to shape the future of talent acquisition in local government and make a real impact? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Policy Lead

Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,027 per annum)

Ready to set the pace for progressive, dynamic policy at Sandwell? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Change Lead (Manager)

Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,027 per annum)

Eager to help us write the next chapter in Sandwell’s story of transformation? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council