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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'There can be and will be no complacency'
By Joanne Roney | 23 January 2020
Joanne Roney says that while addressing past failures is ‘very necessary’, we must not lose sight...
DIGITAL
Updated software remains critical to protecting data
By Chris Mountford | 22 January 2020
This month Microsoft withdrew support from Windows 7. Chris Mountford looks at how local governme...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Clash over timing of May election counts
By Dan Peters | 14 January 2020
Returning officers are on a collision course with police and crime commissioners (PCC) over the t...
CRIME
Councils urged to improve information sharing
By Mark Conrad | 13 January 2020
Local authorities have been urged to improve information sharing following two serious case revie...
LICENSING
Manchester to implement Martyn's Law
By Laura Sharman | 08 January 2020
Manchester City Council is to implement Martyn’s Law to improve security at all public venues.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Council director on bail after fraud arrest
By Dan Peters | 19 December 2019
Liverpool City Council’s director of regeneration and employment has been released on bail a day ...
SOCIAL CARE
'Ambitious programme of domestic reform' promised in Queen's Speech
By Dan Peters | 19 December 2019
The second Queen’s Speech in almost as many months has promised an ‘ambitious programme of domest...
CRIME
'Safe places' needed in Greater Manchester to divert youth from violent crime
By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2019
Communities in Greater Manchester feel there is an urgent need to create safe places and strong r...
CRIME
'Ten years or life'
By Ann McGauran | 04 December 2019
New research aims to understand the drivers of recent hikes in violent crime involving young peop...
HOMELESSNESS
Places can and do get worse as well as better
By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 December 2019
Dr Jonathan Carr-West says the story of a city in Columbia can be seen as a warning of what can h...
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- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Peers call for clarity on new towns
- Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
If you share that attitude and have the skills and experience to deliver, you could be our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Strategic Leads
£87,249 to £95,382
Premium jobAs a Strategic Lead, you will play a central role in the next phase of this journey. We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring leaders Apply for this job
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Peers call for clarity on new towns
- Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC
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