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FINANCE

Residents' satisfaction with councils decreases

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Residents’ satisfaction with their council has ‘significantly decreased,’ Local Government Associ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why we must reform public sector procurement

By Mark Robinson | 18 September 2017

There is a growing clamour for post-Brexit public procurement reform, writes Mark Robinson.

WHITEHALL

Name and shame threat hangs over councils

By Dan Peters | 15 September 2017

Councils that fail to get business rates relief schemes in place by the beginning of next month c...

WHITEHALL

Local authorities lending weight to staff pay rise calls

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

Councils are piling on the pressure to give local government staff a pay rise by backing trade un...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

All councils should sign up to peer review challenges

By Michael Burton | 06 September 2017

Following the results of a survey by The MJ, Michael Burton argues peer reviews are critical to p...

HEALTH

MPs back social care system overhaul

By William Eichler | 31 August 2017

A poll of 100 English MPs has found just one in 10 believe the current social care system is suit...

FINANCE

LGA calls for government to lift planning fees freeze

By Dan Peters | 31 August 2017

Councils have ramped up their calls for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils call for modernisation of taxi laws

By Sam Clayden | 25 August 2017

Council leaders have demanded a rethink of ‘outdated’ taxi laws to reflect new technology, reduce...

BUSINESS

Homecare market under growing pressure

By William Eichler | 24 August 2017

The continued under-funding of adult social care is placing the homecare provider market under a ...

BUSINESS

Outsourcing blamed for bin complaints increase

By Laura Sharman | 23 August 2017

The outsourcing of waste collections by councils in England has led to an increase in the number ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council