HEALTH

How to prepare for Care Act duties

By Simon Galczynski | 30 October 2014

Simon Galczynski urges social care managers to understand new legal duties under the Care Act and...

ENVIRONMENT

Building a very 21st century garden city

By Dr Patrick Clarke | 28 October 2014

Dr Patrick Clarke argues that it is possible to create new environments that draw on the characte...

FINANCE

Exclusive: Stark warning issued over 'broken' finances

By Heather Jameson | 28 October 2014

Local government is facing the ‘last throw of the dice’ for reforming its finance system, accordi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Labour to raise HRA cap - for some

By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2014

A Labour Government would lift the Housing Revenue Account borrowing cap and give councils powers...

BUSINESS

Chief executive complaint dismissed

By Jamie Hailstone | 27 October 2014

A complaint against Thanet DC chief executive Sue McGonigal has been dismissed as unfounded follo...

BUSINESS

Housing firms sign £20m deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 October 2014

Social housing specialists, Mears, has bought lettings agency Omega Group for £20m.

FINANCE

Fraud and errors cost housing benefit £1.4bn

By Jonathan Werran | 21 October 2014

The viability of the housing system is being put into question through increasing reliance by eve...

WHITEHALL

If the welfare cap fits, wear it

By Jonathan Werran | 21 October 2014

Features editor Jonathan Werran on the countdown to chancellor George Osborne's quite wintry Autu...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rising from the ruins

20 October 2014

Cheshire West & Chester Council was instrumental in helping to create a vibrant new hub for one o...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Safe as houses

By Jonathan Werran | 20 October 2014

Sir Michael Lyons’ independent review of housing for the Labour Party was launched last week with...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council