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FINANCE
Creating a sustainable future for local government finance is essential
By Tracy Bingham | 25 March 2026
The LGiU's annual State of Local Government Finance survey makes clear that councils cannot raise...
SOCIAL CARE
Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey
By Ann McGauran | 11 March 2026
A national care service (NCS) ‘will be an illusion built on local strain’ if councils are not mad...
SOCIAL CARE
How do we make a success of a National Care Service?
By William Burns | 11 March 2026
England, Scotland and Wales are at different stages of their journey towards a National Care Serv...
ELECTIONS
Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
By Ann McGauran | 04 March 2026
Government should have ‘some leeway’ to offer newly-elected council leaders the chance to put for...
FINANCE
Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
By Martin Ford | 03 March 2026
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has painted a gloomy picture for the future of local g...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Councils need consistency and clarity from government
By Jonathan Carr-West | 25 February 2026
As councils grapple with a host of reforms announced by central government, Jonathan Carr-West pl...
ELECTIONS
Is democracy in danger from election delays?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 27 January 2026
Repeated election postponements place councils in an invidious position and risk undermining demo...
FINANCE
Scottish Budget proposes new council tax bands
By Martin Ford | 13 January 2026
The Scottish Government is proposing the creation of two new council tax bands in an effort to in...
BUDGET 2025
Responsibility without autonomy
By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 December 2025
Despite the Government’s promises of devolution, the Budget treated councils as mere delivery age...
REORGANISATION
Ministers' question time
By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 September 2025
Jonathan Carr-West looks at the reorganisation proposals submitted to the Government, and the que...
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Service Manager for the Multi Agency Child Protection Team
£58,602 - £62,109
You will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping child protection practice across Nottingham Apply for this job
Head of Regulated Services
£75,323 - £84,396
You will provide strategic leadership for our Residential Children’s Homes, our Fostering Services, and our, Permanence service Apply for this job
Head of Children's & Education Services Transformation
£75,323 - £84,396
You will play a critical leadership role in driving Nottingham's ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people and families. Apply for this job
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