CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children in care figures hits record high

By Dan Peters | 11 October 2017

Some 90 children a day entered care last year, meaning a record number of youngsters are now in t...

WHITEHALL

Labour may ditch flagship National Care Service name

By Dan Peters | 11 October 2017

Labour may ditch the name of its flagship National Care Service policy, the party’s shadow minist...

HEALTH

Health and care reform challenge 'greatest since welfare state creation'

By Dan Peters | 11 October 2017

Health and social care face the ‘greatest reform challenge since the creation of the welfare stat...

FINANCE

CCN vows to hold LGA to account over fairer funding

By Mark Conrad | 04 October 2017

The chair of the County Councils’ Network has vowed to hold the Local Government Association’s (L...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LG Challenge: The leading light

By Sam Clayden | 04 October 2017

After being crowned winner of the LG Challenge, Denise Blair speaks to Sam Clayden about the comp...

FINANCE

Budget submissions led by CIPFA Brexit warning

By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2017

The financial implications of a Brexit deal should be taken into account when the chancellor deci...

WHITEHALL

County funding plans under threat amid uncertain Budget

By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2017

Counties have intensified their campaign for more funding – targeting the Treasury and urging swi...

HEALTH

Care 'catastrophe'

By Hiba Mahamadi and Dan Peters | 27 September 2017

Friction rises as council leaders warn over Whitehall’s threats to withhold bed-blocking cash.

WHITEHALL

Essex joins fair funding campaign

By Mark Conrad | 25 September 2017

Essex CC has launched a campaign for fairer funding from government, amid growing concern that co...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council leaders urge action after tragedy warning

By William Eichler | 22 September 2017

Council leaders have called on the Government to take action after inspectors said conditions in ...

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frederica-diamanta

Group Director – Core Business

Up to £155,000

Transform how Dudley Council operates. Lead the core that powers our Borough. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Development and Regulation

Up to £130k

Shape places, strengthen regulation and lead with purpose. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Housing & Homelessness

Up to £130k

Shape the future of housing in Dudley, ensuring a safe, secure home for every resident. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council