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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Under pressure
By Greg Clark | 04 December 2023
Pressures are increasing in every local authority he speaks to, but with the need to bear down on...
SOCIAL CARE
Santa or the Grinch? No quick fix for fail finances
By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2023
Heather Jameson says: 'It all comes back to the same issues over and again for local government. ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Autumn Statement: what lies behind the promises?
By Cllr Adam Hug | 28 November 2023
Despite a few helpful announcements from the chancellor in relation to cost of living and hospita...
AUTUMN STATEMENT
Fulfilling a crucial role for children
By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023
As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...
AUTUMN STATEMENT
Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole
By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023
The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...
WHITEHALL
Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure
By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Let the citizens decide
By Ross Mudie | 20 November 2023
Ross Mudie asks if the public hold the key to navigating economic challenges – and he highlights ...
HOUSING
Getting Britain building homes
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 November 2023
We need to devise a system which ensures housing is built and we can provide the right mix of hom...
DEVOLUTION
Keeping the faith
By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023
As local government battles with budgets and rising demand, Heather Jameson spoke to Leeds City C...
HOUSING
'Slim pickings and missed opportunities'
By Baroness Sharon Taylor OBE | 14 November 2023
Baroness Sharon Taylor reflects on the King's Speech, and says it's time to stop leaving councils...
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£71,202 - £77,495 per annum
Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Housing
£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support
Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
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