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SEND
Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2026
More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) services reduced by 90% this autumn.
FINANCE
Financial reform is crucial, but councils also need a funded transition
By Nina Philippidis | 01 October 2026
Councils need lasting SEND deficit funding and a credible path to reform, says Nina Philippidis.
DEVOLUTION
Devolution must reach the councils that deliver
By Cllr Jason Perry | 29 September 2026
Devolution must give local authorities the powers, funding and accountability to deliver, says ex...
POLICY
A certain view of local government
By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026
Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaul...
FUNDING
Government faces possible legal challenge over funding cuts
By Martin Ford | 18 September 2026
The Conservative Party has instructed lawyers to look into mounting a legal challenge over cuts t...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Call to devolve corporation tax
By Martin Ford | 16 September 2026
The Government has been urged to devolve a portion of corporation tax to mayors.
SOLACE SCOTLAND
Real reform begins at home
By Pippa Milne | 09 September 2026
Ahead of this week’s Solace Scotland conference, Pippa Milne outlines why children and families s...
FUNDING
Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts
By Martin Ford | 02 September 2026
Wandsworth LBC is to use legislation introduced almost 20 years ago in an attempt to fend off gov...
SOCIAL CARE
Why social care reform must tackle more than cost
By Gerard Crofton-Martin | 02 September 2026
Social care reform must deal with financial inequality and widen choice, control and personalisat...
HOUSING
Government announces £10bn to kickstart council housebuilding drive
By William Eichler | 25 August 2026
Local authority leaders have welcomed the first wave of funding from the Government's £39bn Socia...
FINANCE
Welsh funding reforms to begin 2028 at the earliest
By Martin Ford | 21 August 2026
Welsh council funding reforms will be introduced in 2028 at the earliest, ministers have said.
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£58,602 - £62,109
You will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping child protection practice across Nottingham Apply for this job
Head of Regulated Services
£75,323 - £84,396
You will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children’s Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service Apply for this job
Head of Children's & Education Services Transformation
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You will play a critical leadership role in driving Nottingham's ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people and families. Apply for this job
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