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SOCIAL CARE

Hewitt Review calls for social care to be 'national priority'

By Martin Ford | 04 April 2023

The former health secretary's report on Integrated Care Systems called for further funding and a ...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Finance Business Partner

£56,818 - £63,802

Premium jobThis is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly, and forward-looking Resources team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation. Apply for this job

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority

Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)

up to circa £114,000

An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job

Telford & Wrekin Council

Director of Education & Skills

up to circa £114,000

An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job

Telford & Wrekin Council

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