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ECONOMIC GROWTH

How the virus pressed the fast forward button

By Michael Burton | 02 November 2020

The pandemic accelerated changes that were already happening. The challenge is how to manage the ...

SOLACE

Local government will continue to move mountains

By Graeme McDonald | 02 November 2020

Those working in the sector will be pushing themselves to breaking point to get through a difficu...

WHITEHALL

Soft play hardball

02 November 2020

As local authorities take on tougher coronavirus enforcement powers, they should perhaps be prepa...

WHITEHALL

Care directors warn of lockdown impact on homes

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2020

The Association of Directors of Adults Social Services (ADASS) has urged the Government to ensure...

WHITEHALL

Frustration and anger over national lockdown announcement

By Dan Peters | 02 November 2020

West Yorkshire council leaders have said they are ‘frustrated and angry’ about the Government’s t...

HEALTH

Government needs a plan to tackle public service backlog, says IfG

By Heather Jameson | 02 November 2020

The Government needs a plan to address backlogs in public services caused by the coronavirus cris...

PUBLIC HEALTH

New enforcement powers expected next week

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2020

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham expects the political process to be wrapped up soon after P...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Call for 'beyond urgent' test and trace improvement

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2020

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) has said the national test and trace system ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Local efforts key to COVID fight - WHO envoy

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2020

Localised action holds the key to tackling the coronavirus pandemic, a WHO envoy has said.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils stare into a highly uncertain financial future

By David Phillips | 29 October 2020

Extra funding will help English councils this year, but big questions remain for 2021 and beyond,...

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frederica-diamanta

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

The Development Management service plays a vital role in shaping the built environment. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director of Children's Services

£123,550 pa

We are looking for a visionary and values-driven Director of Children's Services Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director for Corporate Parenting

£88,225 - £105,726 per annum

This is a time of exciting and positive change in Suffolk. Apply for this job

Suffolk County Council