FINANCE

Tensions rise as NHS fines 22 councils for bed-blocking

By Sam Clayden | 28 June 2017

The NHS has fined at least 22 councils for bed-blocking and threatened 11 others with charges ami...

FINANCE

Local Government Finance Bill: A big let-down for the sector

By Sam Clayden | 28 June 2017

With a parliamentary agenda lacking much in terms of legislation for the next two years aside fro...

WHITEHALL

Austerity must be eased

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2017

Heather Jameson says that without the return of business rates or a solution to the social care c...

HEALTH

100% business rates retention legislation dropped

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2017

The Local Government Finance Bill has been dropped from the legislative programme, leaving plans ...

FINANCE

Little substance predicted from Queen's Speech

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2017

The Queen’s Speech is set to have Brexit at its heart but not much else, according to predictions...

WHITEHALL

Don't forget informal carers

By Ray Puddifoot | 12 June 2017

London Councils’ executive member for adult social care, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, on the value of info...

LEGISLATION

Welsh industrial action legislation amended

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 May 2017

Public sector employers in Wales will no longer be able to use temporary workers to cover the wor...

WHITEHALL

Sector doubts over future plan as 100% rates retention is put on ice

By Dan Peters | 02 May 2017

Dissent over 100% business rates retention is growing in the sector after it was put on ice by th...

LEGISLATION

Capitalising on municipal marijuana

By Paul Wheeler | 02 May 2017

Paul Wheeler calls for the UK to take a (cannabis) leaf out of Canada's legislation book.

WHITEHALL

The next PM must deliver on pledges to boost council autonomy

02 May 2017

Whichever party wins the General elections, they must deliver on promises made to increase autono...

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Head of Service, Future Options Adult Social Care (CDC)

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service, Future Options Adult Social Care (CDC)

SMG, £68,424 – £73,891 (pay award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our senior leadership team in Adult Social Care in Doncaster. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Service Manager - Care Services WMF2014e

£63,830 - £66,642

Would you be interested in a role where you have the opportunity to lead and drive Service improvements Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Highways Capital Delivery Manager

£50,788 - £52,805

To be responsible for the implementation of Welsh Government’s Renewal and Upgrade programme. Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent