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EDUCATION

Ombudsman censures Bexley over response to complaint

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2019

Bexley LBC has come under heavy criticism from the Local Government Ombudsman after failing to ma...

HEALTH

HEALTH MJ: More elderly people have to sell homes to fund long-term care

By Paul Dinsdale | 07 October 2019

Around 400 pensioners sell their homes each week to pay for social care, according to the latest ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Nine in 10 complaints about SEND provision upheld by Ombudsman

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2019

The Ombudsman is receiving more complaints about education, health and care plans (EHCP) than eve...

FINANCE

Care complaints becoming 'ever more serious'

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2019

The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) is having to carry out a higher proportion of detailed inves...

FINANCE

Preserving the delicate balance

By Bob Neill | 18 September 2019

Bob Neill says that in too many cases the delicate balance between recovering what is owed to cou...

FINANCE

Brum bin apology

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2019

Birmingham City Council has agreed to apologise to 17 people after the Local Government Ombudsman...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services, adult social care top list of complaints

By Hiba Mahamadi | 30 July 2019

Most complaints about councils received by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO) i...

OMBUDSMAN

Ombudsman warns councils over hidden disabilities

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Councils are being urged to check their procedures to avoid disadvantaging people with ‘hidden di...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Ombudsman reprimands council over support for vulnerable people

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2019

Councils have been reminded of their obligations to support vulnerable people by the Ombudsman af...

WHITEHALL

MPs express 'sympathy' over Ombudsman's funding plea

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2019

MPs have backed calls to boost funding for the stretched Local Government and Social Care Ombudsm...

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Programme Director - North London Heat and Power Project

£165,000 + bonus

We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the final delivery, commissioning and transition into operation of this landmark project. Apply for this job

North London Waste Authority

Executive Director of Prosperity and Place

£153,685 - £164,743

You will shape and deliver bold priorities that enhance quality of life, strengthen infrastructure, support inclusive economic growth Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Head of safeguarding and quality assurance - Adults

£87,117 to £93,978 per annum

As Head of Service, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults who access support from our services. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Director - North London Heat and Power Project

£165,000 + bonus

We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the final delivery, commissioning and transition into operation of this landmark project. Apply for this job

North London Waste Authority

Executive Director of Prosperity and Place

£153,685 - £164,743

You will shape and deliver bold priorities that enhance quality of life, strengthen infrastructure, support inclusive economic growth Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Head of safeguarding and quality assurance - Adults

£87,117 to £93,978 per annum

As Head of Service, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults who access support from our services. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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