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WHITEHALL
Queen's speech 2016: Education Bill could lead to 'backdoor academisation'
By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016
A new Bill unveiled in the Queen’s speech today will legislate for the academisation of all maint...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Leaders clash over unitary proposals
By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016
Hampshire leaders have clashed over plans for reorganisation after county leader Roy Perry propos...
BUSINESS
Consulting business key in new system
By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016
Councils may have to change the entire way they consult after business rates are fully retained b...
WHITEHALL
'Essential' needs review must break status quo
By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016
The needs-based review being carried out as part of the move to business rates retention must rip...
WHITEHALL
Counties' fears 'friction and tension' over reorganisation plans
By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016
Local government reorganisation could mean at least three years of misery for the sector, the cha...
BUSINESS
Devo disputes continue
By Sam Clayden | 04 May 2016
Ongoing wrangles over devolution deals are causing regions to miss out on vital opportunities, MP...
WHITEHALL
Government preparing academies U-turn
By Jamie Hailstone | 25 April 2016
The Government has continued to defend its policy to turn every school into an academy as it came...
WHITEHALL
Councils count the cost of forced academisation
19 April 2016
Council finance chiefs are attempting to work out the impact of forced academisation on their bus...
WHITEHALL
Minister opens door to MATs
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 April 2016
Schools minister Nick Gibb has said he would support the idea of some local authorities launching...
DCLG
'Don't let slow pace of devo deter transformation'
By Dan Peters | 12 April 2016
Slow progress with devolution should not stop the march of public service transformation, an impr...
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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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