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DEVOLUTION

The dangers of reshuffling the deck

By Professor John Denham | 11 December 2024

Will the White Paper create a further divide in the devolution geography, asks Professor John Den...

FINANCE

Don't let the financial crisis destroy devolution

By Dr Simon Kaye | 10 December 2024

Recent developments in local government have raised as many questions as answers. Dr Simon Kaye o...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum North: Stannard warns of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2024

Manchester City Council’s incoming chief executive has warned of the potential ‘distraction’ of p...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Devo 'powering growth'

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Devolution to combined authorities is ‘really working and is powering growth in our city region’,...

FINANCE

How to do the funding pot pivot

By Sherina Lewis | 05 December 2024

With the autumn Budget promising changes to how local authorities receive funding from central go...

POLITICS

Call for return of public service agreements

By Dan Peters | 05 December 2024

Ministers should bring back the model of public service agreements (PSA) introduced under the pre...

TRANSFORMATION

Why southern comfort requires R&R

By Jonathan Werran | 04 December 2024

Restoring strategic capacity for long-term resilience will be vital to the twin pillars of public...

WHITEHALL

Devolution would help skills 'mismatch' - report

By Emily Twinch | 03 December 2024

Central Government should give local areas greater powers over skills policies to address the ‘mi...

REORGANISATION

Decent funding matters more than structure

By Ben Page | 03 December 2024

Ben Page's advice – 'despite being normally very keen on surveys, public consultation and empower...

SOLACE

A divided sector would do little to further the reputation of councils

By Graeme McDonald | 03 December 2024

The coming weeks promise much and may disappoint many, says Graeme McDonald. 'But rather than cre...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Eden) - WMF2431e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council