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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Missing children 'national disgrace'

By Laura Sharman | 15 November 2016

The number of trafficked and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children going missing from local autho...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Peers defeat Children and Social Work Bill 'exemption clause'

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

Peers have defeated a clause in the Children and Social Work Bill that would exempt councils from...

PEOPLE

Westminster City Council leader to step down

By Heather Jameson | 02 November 2016

The leader of Westminster City Council, Baroness Couttie, has announced her decision to step down...

SCRUTINY

Cornwall claims criticism is 'blatant electioneering'

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 November 2016

The leader of Cornwall Council has dismissed claims by a local MP that his authority is dysfuncti...

FINANCE

The West Midlands - Government's new favourite?

By Alexandra Jones | 01 November 2016

Does the Government's new political direction mean the West Midlands will start to rival Greater ...

HOUSING

Give mayors powers to build homes

By Sam Clayden | 01 November 2016

Mayors must be granted radical housing and planning powers if the Government is to ‘come close’ t...

WHITEHALL

Give mayors 'significant' housing and planning powers

By William Eichler | 31 October 2016

The new wave of metro mayors set to be elected in May should be granted 'significant powers' over...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Warrington courts Merseyside over devolution

By Dan Peters | 20 October 2016

Warrington Council has been courting the Liverpool city region with an eye on joining its devolut...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government soothes children's services privatisation fears

By Sam Clayden | 19 October 2016

The Government has made changes to the Children and Social Work Bill in a bid to soothe fears tha...

FINANCE

Does the North need its Powerhouse?

By Ed Cox | 18 October 2016

The North must shape its own destiny and cannot rely on the Government's Powerhouse plans, writes...

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council