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SOCIAL CARE

Parties promise less austerity but little more on devolution

By Michael Burton | 24 May 2017

Local government received a passing mention in last week’s party manifestos but their main focus...

HOUSING

Whoever is elected must offer sensible housing policies

By Paul O'Brien | 24 May 2017

With the General Election debate starting to heat up, it’s pleasing to see the housing crisis is ...

WHITEHALL

White Van Man on . . . social care

24 May 2017

Let’s face it, old people run this country ‘cos they’ve got nothing better to do in the day than ...

WHITEHALL

Borrowing drops ahead of General Election

By Michael Burton | 23 May 2017

The Government has been handed good news on the public finances with the last official figures be...

FINANCE

Tory manifesto pledge comes under fire

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2017

Government plans to intensify the use of deferred payments for social care costs could be stymied...

FINANCE

The Tory social care policy is a stinker, but what else is on offer?

By Adam Lent | 22 May 2017

Theresa May's social care policy is a stinker, but the proposals have broken new ground in many i...

SOCIAL CARE

Future social care workforce 'at risk'

By William Eichler | 18 May 2017

One in four social care staff are leaving the profession every year, a health charity has found.

DEVOLUTION

Dear metro mayors, unite to seize an even bigger prize

By Ed Cox | 17 May 2017

Ed Cox addresses the six elected mayors directly, calling on them to join together and form an un...

WHITEHALL

In the real world the storm clouds are gathering

By Michael Burton | 17 May 2017

As the parties make hollow pre-election promises, Michael Burton warns there are serious question...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Labour is sick but it is not yet terminal

By Ben Page | 17 May 2017

Labour is like a very ill patient that refuses to die, but Ben Page predicts the party's demise i...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Corporate Services

c£162,000 per annum, more for an exceptional candidate

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC

Programme Manager - WMF2246e

£56,883 - £59,198

The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council’s c. £80-100m/year Capital Programme Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

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As Head of Law and Governance you join at a critical time. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council