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SOCIAL CARE

Southport: Knee-jerk legislation may overwhelm the system

By Heather Jameson | 23 April 2026

The lessons of Southport need to be learned, says Heather Jameson. 'But there is no lack of legis...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Sussex chiefs warn Whitehall over reorganisation risks

By Dan Peters | 21 April 2026

Sussex chief executives have warned Whitehall reorganisation delays create ‘real risks around tim...

PLANNING

'One size fits all' rules for the Government when it comes to planning committees

By Ian Miller | 20 April 2026

Setting 13 as the maximum size of planning committees might suit district councils, says Ian Mill...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Shropshire in food waste warning

By Joe Lepper | 17 April 2026

Shropshire Council has warned it may not be able to collect food waste weekly until 2039.

SEND

Moving SEND mainstream

By Martin Ford | 16 April 2026

The Government’s blueprint for reforming the SEND system has landed, but important details are st...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Peers push back on committee system ban

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2026

Peers have backed the right of councils to use committee systems, including by unitaries created ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government silence on planning fees control timeline

By Dan Peters | 02 April 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has refused to indicate when co...

DEVOLUTION

For devo, much now rests on how Labour responds to its likely local elections drubbing

By Akash Paun | 31 March 2026

Akash Paun says the risk is that political commitment drains away the more devolution resembles h...

DEVOLUTION

Now it's time to seize the initiative

By Simon Kaye | 25 March 2026

Simon Kaye sees an opportunity for a sceptical sector to push hard for further devolution.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Mandated Family Group Decision Making is coming: How can we support councils?

By Donna Molloy | 23 March 2026

Donna Molloy sets out three levers for national policy and local practice that will support counc...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

Team Manager Child Permanence and Family Reunification

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Team Manager to join our highly acclaimed service Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Chief Executive

£205,000-£225,000

Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in over 50 years. From April 2027... Apply for this job

East Surrey

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