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ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023

The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...

FINANCE

Call for 'full reset' of children's care

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2023

The Government’s approach to children’s social care will not solve the issues within the system, ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2023: Hunt confirms £200m for 'potholes curse'

By Dominic Browne | 15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a further £200m in 2023-24 to tackle what he described as th...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2023: Hunt sounds the death knell for LEPs

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a Budget that has sounded the death knell for Local Enterpris...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2023: LEPs to be scrapped

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2023

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) are to be effectively abolished within a year, chancellor Je...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2023: Hunt to boost mayors' financial autonomy

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Government will ‘boost mayors’ financial autonomy’ in hi...

FINANCE

Scots see council tax hikes of up to 10%

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2023

Most local authorities in Scotland have raised their council tax by around five percent, after an...

FINANCE

Money mountain

14 March 2023

UK local government thinks it has got it bad, huh?

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Moving the money – Breaking the commissioning cycle

By Joe Coogan | 14 March 2023

Joe Coogan discusses why taking a more collaborative approach to day services and supported emplo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Support county highways to boost productivity

By Simon Edwards | 14 March 2023

If we are to create a more equal and prosperous country then the chancellor could do a lot worse ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

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

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan 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