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HOUSING

Councils not acting fast enough on homelessness, warns LGO

By Hiba Mahamadi | 15 December 2017

Local authorities should not ‘wait until the last minute’ to help families in danger of becoming ...

HOUSING

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

WHITEHALL

LGA chief chosen for new homelessness panel

By Dan Peters | 30 November 2017

Local Government Association chief executive Mark Lloyd will represent the sector as a member of ...

DCLG

Private rented sector key to reducing homelessness

By Hiba Mahamadi | 28 November 2017

An unregulated private rented sector is the main reason for a rise in homelessness, the mayor of ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Devolution and housing key planks in speech

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2017

Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Budget has seen the chancellor unveil a raft of new devolution deal...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Housing Revenue Account cap lifted for some

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2017

The Housing Revenue Account cap will be lifted for councils in ‘high-demand areas’ and stamp duty...

WHITEHALL

Council in cash plea over Universal Credit impact

By Dan Peters | 17 November 2017

Croydon LBC has asked the Government for urgent extra funding after being hit by soaring costs to...

LEGISLATION

Jones in temporary accommodation warning

By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2017

Local government minister Marcus Jones has warned councils they must notify their peers when plac...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'I came to Southend to discover'

By Sam Clayden | 25 October 2017

First time chief executive Alison Griffin describes herself as an optimist. She tells Sam Clayden...

HOUSING

Rebuilding lives and trust after Grenfell?

By Sam Clayden | 25 October 2017

Four months after the Grenfell fire tragedy, many survivors remain without a permanent home and t...

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Service Director - Education and Skills

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships

£98, 135 - £113,630

A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Direct Services

£98, 135 - £113,630

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and Skills

£98, 135 - £113,630

A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships

£98, 135 - £113,630

A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Direct Services

£98, 135 - £113,630

Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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