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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Keeping watch at the heart of democracy
By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2017
Local government is undergoing some of the most profound changes in its history. Heather Jameson ...
BUSINESS
Council is rapped over outsourcing care services
By Jamie Hailstone | 10 January 2017
The outgoing Local Government Ombudsman has warned local authorities they ‘cannot contract out ac...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Newham chief executive among New Year Honours
By Laura Sharman | 03 January 2017
Chief executives, directors and council leaders have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours li...
HEALTH
Vulnerable 'falling through cracks of fragmented system'
By Dan Peters | 22 December 2016
Vulnerable people are falling through the cracks of a fragmented health and social care system, t...
SCRUTINY
Ombudsmen welcome complaints system reform
By Sam Clayden | 05 December 2016
Ombudsmen have welcomed the Government’s proposed reforms to the ‘complex and fragmented’ complai...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Lessons from the Ombudsman
By Dr Jane Martin | 29 November 2016
As she steps down after seven years as Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin reflects on the...
FINANCE
Home care complaints see 25% increase
10 November 2016
Complaints about the quality of home care in England have increased by 25% in the past year, new ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Councils take action after ombudsman criticism
By Laura Sharman | 25 August 2016
Two west London councils failed to work together effectively to support a woman at risk of domest...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Rise in upheld ombudsman complaints
By Jamie Hailstone | 28 July 2016
The proportion of complaints upheld by the Local Government Ombudsman has risen by 5%, according ...
SOCIAL CARE
Neglect finding upheld
29 June 2016
The Local Government Ombudsman has issued a finding of ‘neglect – partially substantiated’ agains...
Chief Executive
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Finance Development Accountant
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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