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CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Councils can help people 'take back control'
By Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2016
Local government could help people ‘take back control’ in a post-Brexit and Trump world, a think-...
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...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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