WHITEHALL

Jenrick: We'll back local government

By Dan Peters | 02 July 2020

Robert Jenrick has promised that Whitehall will back local government in the same way councils ‘s...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Will coronavirus kill democratic local government?

By Jonathan Davies | 01 July 2020

The Government might welcome an end to elected local government, say Jonathan Davies and Dr Arian...

WHITEHALL

LGA shies away from reorganisation 'fight back'

By Dan Peters | 30 June 2020

The Local Government Association (LGA) has shied away from calls for it to launch a ‘fight back’ ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Start devolution plans with a vision and purpose to unite

By Lawrence Conway | 30 June 2020

On plans for devolution, care should be taken not to start with structures and short- term initia...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government needs a reset

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2020

Local government lies at the heart of multiple emergencies, warns Heather Jameson. She says we ne...

WHITEHALL

Fresh reorganisation offensive leaves districts quaking

By Dan Peters | 23 June 2020

The County Councils’ Network (CCN) has launched a fresh offensive to rip up the local government ...

HEALTH

Hand health powers to elected mayors, says report

By Dan Peters | 23 June 2020

Health powers should be handed to elected mayors as part of a ‘rejuvenated and fortified wave of ...

FINANCE

Javid urges reorganisation and devolution post-COVID

By Heather Jameson | 23 June 2020

Council tax reform and local government reorganisation should both play a part in the post COVID ...

WHITEHALL

Minister warns about council 'sustainability' after rebellion

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2020

A minister has warned Boston BC could become ‘unsustainable’ after councillors rejected sharing s...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Northamptonshire unitary unveils top team

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2020

George Candler has been appointed interim chief executive by the West Northamptonshire Shadow Aut...

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Head of Service – Social Care

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There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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