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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Voters keep focus on local politics

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016

The local election results showed people ignored national politics in deciding who to vote for, s...

WHITEHALL

Calls growing for urgent resettlement of vulnerable kids

By Sam Clayden | 11 May 2016

Whitehall should fast-track the resettlement of at least 300 of the most vulnerable children seek...

WHITEHALL

Lines in the sand

By Simon Parker | 11 May 2016

Simon Parker argues that a Brexit would require a huge devolution of power to local government an...

FINANCE

Councils under pressure to deliver efficiency plans

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016

Senior finance and policy officers will gather next month to thrash out top tips for councils thi...

DEVOLUTION

Norfolk leader ousted over devo deal

By Heather Jameson | 09 May 2016

Norfolk CC has shifted to a Conservative leader, from the former Labour-led rainbow coalition, af...

SOCIAL CARE

Social services to be assessed for end of life care

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 May 2016

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) watchdog is to start assessing social service departments on th...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Exclusive: LGA political balance is on a knife edge

By Heather Jameson | 06 May 2016

Political control at the Local Government Association (LGA) hangs in the balance after Sheffield ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cameron backs down on child refugee proposals

By Sam Clayden | 04 May 2016

Prime minister David Cameron has climbed down on plans to block an amendment to resettle unaccomp...

WHITEHALL

MPs use finance excuse to block Lords housing amendments

By William Eichler | 04 May 2016

The Government has overruled several key amendments to the Housing and Planning Bill agreed in th...

WHITEHALL

Councils face court over boycott

By William Eichler | 04 May 2016

Three councils are being taken to the High Court today over their decisions to boycott goods prod...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council