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FINANCE

Scottish councils given warning of further local cuts

By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has warned councils they face £800m more cuts to local services b...

FINANCE

We can be the solution, not the problem

By Archie Dryburgh | 04 October 2017

As the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities’ meets for its Annual Conference in Crieff this w...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Care across the border: embracing the shared challenges

By Stephen Moir | 04 October 2017

Dr Stephen Moir looks at the social care approaches across England and Scotland and argues there ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warning for councils after wall collapse

By Laura Sharman | 03 October 2017

Local authorities have been warned they must not ‘contract out’ the safety of new public building...

EDUCATION

Ministers hand councils new education role

By Mark Conrad | 02 October 2017

Scottish ministers have watered down plans to reduce council influence over schools.

WHITEHALL

Government to press ahead with Universal Credit despite growing criticism

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2017

Work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, has committed to pressing ahead with Universal Credit d...

PLANNING

Councillors attack planning reforms

By Dan Peters | 28 September 2017

Scottish Government proposals to overhaul the planning system would erode the local democratic pr...

FINANCE

Scots set for new care abuse claims

By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2017

Scotland’s councils have been warned to brace themselves for a wave of compensation claims from p...

FINANCE

Accountants in pension law change call

By Laura Sharman | 26 September 2017

Charities should be allowed to exit the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to stop them build...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Meeting the modern leadership challenge

By Jo Miller | 20 September 2017

Jo Miller says now, more than ever, we need bold and brave leaders, willing to take risks and dis...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council