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ADULT SOCIAL CARE

60% of homecare providers rejecting referrals

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2022

Almost two-thirds of homecare providers are turning down referrals due to staff shortages, accord...

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Children driven into care by poverty

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2022

Child poverty contributed to more than 10,000 young people entering care over the course of five ...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

We now have a clear evidence base for change to children's social care

By Simon Edwards | 06 June 2022

The Independent Review of Children's Social Care heeds the County Councils Network's calls for a ...

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Councillors 'undermining' improvements at Wirral

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2022

The actions of members at Wirral MBC are threatening efforts to improve the council’s finances, a...

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Scots councils face four years of cuts

By Michael Burton | 01 June 2022

Scottish councils face four years of cuts under Spending Review plans outlined by Scotland’s fina...

FINANCE

Finance director leaves Liverpool

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2022

The council has announced the departure of director of finance and resources Mel Creighton follow...

FINANCE

New regulator to bring 'greater transparency' to council finances announced

By William Eichler | 31 May 2022

The Government today confirmed plans to establish a new regulator aimed at increasing the level o...

FINANCE

Affluent areas to lose out in care funding reforms

By Michael Burton | 30 May 2022

Local authorities in wealthier areas with higher levels of self-funded care home residents are li...

FINANCE

Finance figures reveal levelling up gap

By Michael Burton | 30 May 2022

Stark regional and national differences in public spending and tax income in 2020/21 are outlined...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need a more imaginative approach to local leadership

By Kathy O'Leary | 27 May 2022

District councils’ local knowledge and closeness to their communities could prove invaluable to l...

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Director of Infrastructure

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council