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WHITEHALL

LGA seeks assessment over mental health withdrawal cost

By Mark Conrad | 02 October 2023

The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking an assessment of how cash saved when police att...

FINANCE

Little evaluation of mental health outcomes in police pilot, MPs told

By Mark Conrad | 19 September 2023

Police failed to evaluate mental health outcomes after trialling a controversial new approach to ...

DATA

Guarding the gate: bolstering cybersecurity in the public sector

By Christiaan Beek | 14 September 2023

In the face of this summer’s major cyber incidents, Christiaan Beek offers advice on how to mitig...

CRIME

Voter ID law 'poisoned cure,' say MPs

By William Eichler | 12 September 2023

The voter ID rule that was brought in an attempt to tackle electoral fraud in the 2023 local elec...

DIGITAL

Council hit by suspected ransomware attack

By William Eichler | 25 August 2023

St Helens BC has put in place extra security measures after a suspected ransomware attack on its ...

SOCIAL CARE

National Partnership Agreement needs strong engagement and sustainable funding

By Cllr David Fothergill | 21 August 2023

Without careful planning, the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ approach risks adding to the burden on p...

FINANCE

Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has ...

HEALTH

Local government funding system has 'broken down'

By Mark Conrad | 15 August 2023

The funding system for local government has ‘broken down’ and what councils currently receive fro...

BUSINESS

Scandal-hit firm reports losses

By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2023

A firm at the centre of a residential care abuse scandal has reported operating losses of £5.8m f...

HEALTH

Is it time for local government to say enough is enough?

By Heather Jameson | 08 August 2023

'Instead of pushing pressures – and people – from pillar to post, public services should be worki...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council