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...

PLANNING

Ombudsman probe uncovers backlog

By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2016

An investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has uncovered a backlog of 1,500 open en...

FINANCE

Districts call for funding after grant criticisms

By Laura Sharman | 18 March 2016

District councils have called for the funding for Disabled Facilities Grants to be given to them ...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council