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HOUSING
MPs call for government to 're-commit' to Everyone In
By Martin Ford | 31 March 2021
Councils ‘can and should’ provide accommodation for all homeless people, a report by MPs has conc...
WHITEHALL
Landmark judgement brings rough sleeping clarity
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021
Councils have the legal powers to help people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) who are sle...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Casey calls for stronger rough sleeping prevention
By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021
Tackling rough sleeping has been ‘dumped on’ local authorities, according to the woman behind the...
WHITEHALL
Councils boycott 'cruel and draconian' deportation rules
By Martin Ford | 11 December 2020
Growing numbers of councils have refused to implement new government rules that could lead to mig...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Portsmouth no longer taking in asylum seeking children
By Martin Ford | 23 November 2020
The council is providing support to three times its quota of children.
WHITEHALL
Watchdog mauls asylum system
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2020
Councils are being given little or no notice when asylum seekers are moved into their areas, a re...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Top civil servant opens up on asylum challenge
By Dan Peters | 05 November 2020
A senior Whitehall official has admitted she has a ‘knot in my stomach most days’ as she grapples...
WHITEHALL
LGA backs mandatory council role in migrant children scheme
By Dan Peters | 09 September 2020
Council leaders have backed a government suggestion that the national transfer scheme for unaccom...
WHITEHALL
Migrant children transfer scheme could be mandatory
By Martin Ford | 28 August 2020
The Government is consulting on making the National Transfer Scheme for unaccompanied asylum-seek...
IMMIGRATION
Government tells councils to 'do their bit' for child asylum seekers
By William Eichler | 21 August 2020
The Home Office has called on local authorities to do more to support vulnerable children seeking...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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