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POLICY AND POLITICS

Why 'joined up' is critical to success

By Matthew Taylor | 29 January 2025

The aspiration for a ‘mission-driven’ approach is important, but it is far from clear that the Go...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care delays leading to 'dangerously long' hospital stays

By William Eichler | 17 January 2025

Almost one in seven hospital beds were occupied last week by patients who were medically fit to b...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Stick to the long-term, Sir Keir

By Michael Burton | 11 December 2024

While unforeseen events can knock a new government off course, ministers need to ensure they keep...

POLITICS

Kendall: Local government to join up work opportunities

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Mayors and councils will be given powers to join up services locally to tackle worklessness, the ...

PARTNERSHIPS

Partnership working and collaboration will always be critical

By Caroline Green | 21 November 2024

Structural reform on its own won’t achieve strong and more inclusive local economies and a system...

HEALTH

The NHS needs to get better before it gets bigger

By Elizabeth Campbell | 11 November 2024

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell says that for years councils have grappled with limited budgets, and have...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Supporting the NHS's three big shifts

By Melanie Williams | 06 November 2024

Melanie Williams examines the role of social care in realising the Government’s ten year health plan

SOCIAL CARE

Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024

Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National...

POLITICS

Budget: Cash bonanza not expected for councils

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to plough cash into public services in today’s Budget – but ...

SOCIAL CARE

Streeting promises 10-year plan for social care

By Lee Peart | 21 October 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has promised a 10-year plan for social care that w...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Service Director for Finance (S151 Officer)

£63k-£78k + £10k statutory officer allowance

Section 151 Officer in an agile, forward thinking Council with a strong history of financial stability and growth. Apply for this job

Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich