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DIGITAL

Councils owe it to citizens to investigate the possibilities of public cloud

By Ian Sherring | 29 August 2019

Public cloud can help councils provide better, smarter and more efficient public services and is ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children are this country's future

By Rachel Dickinson | 29 August 2019

Ahead of the spending round, Rachel Dickinson is urging the Treasury to think of investment in ch...

FINANCE

Scottish councils face up to £59m planning costs

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2019

The Planning Act could cost councils in Scotland up to £59m over the next 10 years in new burdens.

WHITEHALL

Treasurers call for SEND funding injection ahead of next week's spending round

By Dan Peters | 28 August 2019

Three treasurers’ societies have urged the Department for Education (DfE) to make high needs fund...

FINANCE

Watchdog tells Perth & Kinross to tackle 'underperforming' services

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2019

Perth & Kinross Council has been warned it must tackle underperforming services by a watchdog des...

OFSTED

Commissioner appointed to oversee council's inadequate children's services

By William Eichler | 27 August 2019

The Government has appointed a commissioner to improve Medway Council’s children’s services after...

FINANCE

£800m overspend on children's social care

By Dan Peters | 27 August 2019

Severe funding shortages and huge demand pressures mean councils were forced to overspend on thei...

FINANCE

Six councils to mull £34m recycling plant plans

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2019

Six councils are to be asked to give the go-ahead for the construction of a £34m recycling facility.

FINANCE

Tributes paid following death of former CIPFA president

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2019

Former president of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), Gren Folwe...

WHITEHALL

£5.2bn and counting

By Dan Peters | 22 August 2019

The Local Government Association (LGA) will argue the sector faces a £5.2bn funding gap in 2020/2...

frederica-diamanta

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

Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP)

£54,703 - £60,044

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Deputy Social Care Manager

£52,413 - £54,495 per annum

Are you looking for your next step in your Social Work management career? Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

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frederica-diamanta

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

Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP)

£54,703 - £60,044

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Deputy Social Care Manager

£52,413 - £54,495 per annum

Are you looking for your next step in your Social Work management career? Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

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