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DEVOLUTION

Let's ground levelling up

By Jonathan Carr-West | 05 October 2021

The LGiU has set out the six core principles that must inform the approach to levelling up from n...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils must recognise the threat to locally delivered social care

By Jessica Studdert | 05 October 2021

The local government sector, and the bodies which represent it, need to switch from a stance that...

FINANCE

Hertfordshire faces uncertain financial future

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2021

Officers at Hertfordshire CC have warned an estimated £2m budget overspend could balloon in futur...

FINANCE

Lambeth faces £8m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Unrealised savings and overspends in children’s services and homelessness have all contributed to...

BUSINESS

Warrington to be hit by statutory recommendation

By Chris Mahony | 04 October 2021

Auditors are expected to issue a statutory recommendation over Warrington Council’s minimum reven...

FINANCE

Watchdog criticises council's slow pace of improvement

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021

Audit Scotland found South Ayrshire Council had ‘made limited progress on key aspects of Best Val...

FINANCE

Watchdog warns East Dunbartonshire on housing

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021

The Accounts Commission said the council was well led overall, but raised concerns over the poor ...

FINANCE

Bristol seeks help over 'worrying' schools deficit

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021

The council has approached the Government for support with a deficit in its schools budget.

SOCIAL CARE

Local services face £8bn funding black hole by 2024, councils warn

By Laura Sharman | 01 October 2021

Council tax will have to rise by more than a quarter in the next three years to cover the shortfa...

SOCIAL CARE

Expect tax double whammy on residents to pay for social care

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 September 2021

After a long wait, the Government’s announcements offer nothing for local authorities or the care...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People Services

£106,305 - £116,305

This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

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