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The case for fundamental reform of adult social care
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The case for fundamental reform of adult social care

By Alison Whiteley | 14 August 2026

Alison Whiteley explains why councils must help shape a more preventative, person-centred future for adult social care, and she says London is ready to work with the Casey Commission.

DEVOLUTION

Untangling the wires to progress

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026

The Government has finally unveiled it proposals to ‘rewire the state’ and devolve powers to regi...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Lessons in demand from Japan

By Simon Fletcher | 29 July 2026

Keith Kelly and Simon Fletcher look at what Japan’s prevention-first approach can teach England’s...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: Why culture will determine success

By Caroline Green | 27 July 2026

Strong culture drives successful transitions, collaboration, innovation and lasting organisationa...

PREVENTION

Neighbourhood health: Building prevention through community power

By Matt Skinner | 24 July 2026

With a new Prime Minister at the helm promising to help people to ‘live well’, Matt Skinner looks...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Making the right choice for the next generation

By Emmet Regan | 09 July 2026

Emmet Regan looks at the factors to consider when choosing the best model for the delivery of chi...

RESILIENCE

Preparing for the next food fight

By Vic Harper | 02 July 2026

Council leaders should use the Crisis and Resilience Fund to lock in prevention before the next f...

PREVENTION

Making the shift to prevention

By Zachary Scott | 24 June 2026

Councils across the UK are invited to get involved as partners in the second phase of a new progr...

LIBRARIES

Turning the page on prison libraries

By Emma-Louise McLellan | 24 June 2026

Emma-Louise McLellan looks at the important – and often life-changing – work GLL has helped facil...

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Turning neighbourhood health from policy into practice

By Helen Bromley | 19 June 2026

The chairs of Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer Board and Neighbourhoods Task and Fin...

FINANCE

The funding faultlines that could divide streets

By Gabriel Stewart | 16 June 2026

Analysis reveals stark funding disparities between neighbouring councils under the Government’s f...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance - Children & Young People’s Service

£75,585 - £80,726 (pay award pending)

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151 Officer)

£72,000 (inclusive of Market Supplement)

In this role, you will provide visible leadership and management across the Finance Service Apply for this job

Chesterfield Borough Council

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