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SOCIAL CARE

We need creative solutions for all our children

By Ann McGauran | 04 July 2023

Ann McGauran sets the scene ahead of this week’s Association of Directors of Children’s Services ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Oflog should be the start of trust and devolution

By Heather Jameson | 04 July 2023

Secretary of state Michael Gove launched Oflog to the Local Government Association conference. It...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Minister: Oflog won't spot every council failure

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2023

In his speech to the Local Government Association conference this week, levelling up secretary Mi...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Sector urged to look to recruitment of graduates

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

Graduates offer a partial solution not only to the sector’s recruitment crisis, but also its lack...

WHITEHALL

Make it local

By Mark Lloyd | 04 July 2023

Looking ahead to a General Election, Mark Lloyd says the Local Government Association, as the nat...

LEGISLATION

Man on a mission

By Heather Jameson | 04 July 2023

The Local Government Association’s new chair Cllr Shaun Davies says the old ways of doing things ...

FINANCE

Nine in 10 councils fear nursery closures

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2023

Nearly nine in 10 councils fear nursery closures this year will undermine capacity ahead of the G...

PEOPLE

LGA sets up tribute page for Lord Kerslake

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

The Local Government Association has set up a tribute page following the death of Lord Bob Kersla...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Optimistic nihilism

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2023

It feels like local government is close to breaking point, but it doesn’t have to be this way, sa...

FINANCE

Councils face £3bn funding gap, LGA warns

By William Eichler | 04 July 2023

Councils in England face a funding gap of almost £3bn over the next two years just to maintain se...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council