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FINANCE
Croydon could face second public interest report
By Martin Ford | 29 November 2021
Grant Thornton has been looking into the redevelopment of the Fairfield Halls arts centre by the ...
IMPROVEMENT
Liverpool 'fails to grasp' the significance of intervention, commissioners claim
25 November 2021
Liverpool City Council’s intervention team found a lack of competence and capacity, and a failure...
EDUCATION
Youth justice needs a redesign
By Charlotte Ramsden | 25 November 2021
A shocking television exposure of aggressive staff behaviour towards children at the Medway Secur...
DATA
Helping citizens with the use of predictive analytics
By Dr Thomas Chalk | 17 November 2021
Through good governance and clear, ethical communication around the use of data and AI, we can cr...
WHITEHALL
LGA insists in-person peer reviews will continue for now
By Dan Peters | 09 November 2021
Local Government Association (LGA) peer reviews will continue to be held in person despite a call...
FINANCE
Doubt over future of 75% rates retention under Gove
By Paul Marinko | 09 November 2021
New local government secretary Michael Gove has indicated that 75% business rates retention could...
FINANCE
Councils told to face up to financial challenges
By Martin Ford | 03 November 2021
Local authorities urged to face up to the tough financial decisions in wake of Wirral and Peterbo...
FINANCE
Minister warns Wirral and Peterborough on finances
By Martin Ford | 02 November 2021
Two councils that applied for capitalisation directions from the Government failed to face up to ...
WHITEHALL
Commissioners to monitor Slough improvement plan
By Chris Mahony | 26 October 2021
Mismanagement and a dysfunctional culture contributed to Slough Council’s financial meltdown, two...
FINANCE
Liverpool to spend £12m to fund improvements
25 October 2021
Liverpool City Council has approved nearly £12m in funding for improvement, following its interve...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
Competitive Salary
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
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