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FAIR FUNDING
CCN: Counties and rural unitaries short changed compared to mets
By Joe Lepper | 23 January 2026
Government funding for counties and rural unitaries over the next three years will only meet 2p o...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Counties want to be collaborative on adult social care
By By Simon Edwards | 21 January 2026
Baroness Casey’s review provides an opportunity to turn the focus towards investing in prevention...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Hundreds of children failed by 'dysfunctional' care system
By William Eichler | 16 January 2026
Hundreds of vulnerable children in England are being placed for months in illegal, unregistered h...
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
DCN name change pressure
By Neil Merrick | 13 January 2026
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is coming under increasing internal pressure to move quickly...
FINANCE
Real-terms funding cuts for almost half of councils
By Martin Ford | 18 December 2025
Almost half of councils will see funding fall in real terms under the local government finance se...
DEVOLUTION
Calls to refund costs of postponed elections
By Martin Ford | 04 December 2025
Calls have been made to reimburse councils for money spent preparing for postponed mayoral electi...
FAIR FUNDING
Fair funding review labelled a 'sham'
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2025
The fair funding review has been labelled a ‘sham’ by rural councils following its publication to...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Milburn: We face 'fundamental breakdown of democracy'
By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2025
The country faces a ‘fundamental breakdown of democracy’ which can only be changed by a shift in...
REORGANISATION
Government urged to stop reorganisation or face 'massive car crash'
By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2025
Government should be told to stop Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) or face a ‘massive car cr...
EDUCATION
Council leaders 'failing' on SEND amid soaring demand, CCN admits
14 November 2025
Council leaders across the country are ‘failing' to ensure that the needs of young people with sp...
Director of Adult Social Care
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Adult Social Care and Commissioning Director Roles
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- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks
Director of Adult Social Care
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)
As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job
Director of Adults Service Development
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job
Adult Social Care and Commissioning Director Roles
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is an exciting time to join Nottingham City Council and help shape the future of Adult Social Care for the city. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Basildon pauses chief executive search
- EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds
- Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge
- Rewiring the state: The case for a 50 to state pension age labour market measure
- Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks
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