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DCLG

Making the most of it

By Megan Jarvie | 06 February 2015

The final local government finance settlement wasn't fully satisfactory, but there is now a clear...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Pickles pushes for broad and wide-ranging Rotherham intervention

By Jonathan Werran | 04 February 2015

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has taken steps to appoint five commissioners to oversee Rothe...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

'In denial' Rotherham found not fit for purpose by Casey

By Jonathan Werran | 04 February 2015

Government troubleshooter Louise Casey has found Rotherham MBC ‘not fit for purpose’ in the long-...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Rotherham abuse report due

By Jonathan Werran | 04 February 2015

Two Rotherham councillors, one still serving and one former elected member, have been embroiled i...

HEALTH

Is the Pickles ethos here to stay?

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2015

In the run-up to a General Election which looks too close to call, the question is not who is goi...

WHITEHALL

Partial funding victory for councils in final settlement

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

Councils scored a partial victory this week with an extra £74m for local welfare and social care ...

FINANCE

Last-ditch plea to Pickles over funding formula

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

The leader of the Local Government Association’s Labour group has made a last-ditch plea to Eric ...

DCLG

Make community takeovers easier, MPs urge

By Jonathan Werran | 03 February 2015

Residents should have greater opportunities to save local pubs and other vital community assets, ...

FINANCE

Parishes could pioneer e-voting

By Jonathan Werran | 02 February 2015

Parish council referendums should be used to pioneer the use of electronic voting in UK elections...

FINANCE

Five things we learnt from the Elphicke-House review

By Rob Beiley | 29 January 2015

Rob Beiley delves into the detail of a government-commissioned report into the role of local auth...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council