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This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support
LGA

This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support

By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026

Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape the organisation's input to the independent commission into the future and reform of adult social car...

FINANCE

Lessons in tourism levies

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...

LGA

Like it or not, the LGA still needs to change

By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026

Joanna Killian has done what she was brought in to do - bringing the LGA up to date and making i...

PENSIONS

Councillors urge minimum pension age hike amid cost fears

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026

Councillors are pushing for the minimum pension age to be increased by two years for more officer...

PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

LGA

Killian takes 'unexpected leave' from LGA

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2026

Local Government Association chief Joanna Killian has taken ‘unexpected leave’ amid the ongoing s...

FINANCE

How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?

By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026

'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms an...

LEADERSHIP

Lifting off with the Impact local government national graduate programme

By Gabriella Mercuri | 28 January 2026

Gabriella Mercuri looks at how North Northamptonshire Council is using the Impact graduate scheme...

RECRUITMENT

Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief

By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026

Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...

SEND

Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms

By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026

The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...

LGA

LGA accused of pushing restructure to beat 'fire and rehire' changes

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2026

The Labour-led Local Government Association’s has been accused of trying to push through its rest...

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Group Manager for Multi Agency Screening Team

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Group Manager for Multi Agency Screening Team

From £58,239 up to £67,030 per annum pro rata plus relocation support

We are seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Group Manager for Access and Multiple Vulnerabilities to join our Children & Families Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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