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WHITEHALL
Gove urges pension funds to add to Russian pressure
By Dan Peters | 14 March 2022
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has urged local government pension scheme (LGPS) committee ch...
WHITEHALL
Census delay could hit finance reforms
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2022
A delay to the publication of the first results from last year’s census could hit local governmen...
DEVOLUTION
Minister rules out 'abandoning' devolution framework
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
A minister has poured cold water on any hopes harboured by councils for far-reaching devolution w...
SOCIAL CARE
Leaders voice ICS frustration to minister
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
Social care minister Gillian Keegan was told local authorities were being sidelined or held back ...
DEVOLUTION
Call to devolve Afghan refugee responsibilities
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
Councils have called for the devolution of more responsibilities for Afghan refugees.
FINANCE
Cyber-attack costs mount for Gloucester
By Martin Ford | 08 March 2022
The National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre have been working with the council o...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA under pressure over Russian pension investments
08 March 2022
The Local Government Association (LGA) has come under pressure to push for its pension fund to wi...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils warn of 'staffing crisis' amid exodus
By Dan Peters | 03 March 2022
Councils have warned of a ‘staffing crisis’ as the number of children and family social workers q...
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Government is failing to set out councils' role in delivering net zero, say MPs
By Ann McGauran | 02 March 2022
MPs have hit out at the Government’s ‘apparent lack of urgency’ in clarifying how it will work wi...
SOCIAL CARE
Warnings over unmet care needs
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2022
Social care services could be put under further pressure due to unmet needs resulting from the CO...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
Competitive Salary
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
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