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WHITEHALL

Croydon calls for asylum support funds to stave off intervention

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

The council is facing the prospect of Government intervention as it grapples with a multi-million...

WHITEHALL

Councils 'stand ready' to support refugees

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Local authorities have pledged to provide support to thousands of people fleeing Afghanistan

HOMELESSNESS

Mayor of London pledges to resist rough sleeping Immigration Rules

By William Eichler | 09 August 2021

Over 80 organisations have pledged to stand against rough sleeping Immigration Rules which make r...

WHITEHALL

Pressure mounts for compulsory asylum dispersal

By Martin Ford | 02 August 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel is being urged to make the dispersal scheme for unaccompanied asylum-s...

WHITEHALL

Brighton & Hove raises concerns over support for asylum-seeking children

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2021

The council said they had less than 24 hours’ notice before the Home Office placed a number of ch...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Supporting UASC: Relationships really matter

By Kate Dexter | 19 July 2021

In Norfolk, building a large dedicated team has been crucial in supporting and managing a substan...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's minister praises 'moral leadership' of Norfolk CC on asylum seeking children

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2021

Children’s minister Vicky Ford has praised the ‘moral leadership’ of Norfolk CC in taking on sign...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

A step in the right direction

By Ann McGauran | 22 June 2021

In the wake of Kent CC’s move to encourage a fairer share of unaccompanied asylum-seeking childre...

WHITEHALL

Patel reveals rota replacement scheme for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2021

A new rota scheme will better distribute responsibility for unaccompanied asylum seeking children...

LEGAL

Asylum seeker costs should be funded from the centre

By Michael Burton | 08 June 2021

The fair and humanitarian answer from the Home Office is to properly fund councils shouldering th...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director – Commissioning, Quality and Health Partnerships (Children’s)

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Senior Lawyer (Regeneration)

£55,181 - £58,269 / year

No two days in Torbay are ever the same! Apply for this job

Torbay Council