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POLICY AND POLITICS
MPs told ICB restructuring has been a 'fiasco'
By Lee Peart | 21 May 2026
MPs have been told this morning that the reorganisation of Integrated Care Boards (ICB) has been ...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
CCN will ensure councils in county and rural areas remain central
By Simon Edwards | 13 May 2026
'Local government reorganisation may reshape councils, but like political change, it will not alt...
FINANCE
Funding the future: Local government finances, reform and resilience
By Michael Burton | 11 May 2026
Against the backdrop of mounting fiscal pressures, more exceptional financial support requests an...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Experts raise concerns over children's services deadline
By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026
‘Clear and credible concerns’ have been raised by experts that some council children’s services w...
LEGAL
Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict
By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026
The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2...
ADCS
'Banging the table for children'
By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2026
The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ passionate belief in th...
SEND
Moving SEND mainstream
By Martin Ford | 16 April 2026
The Government’s blueprint for reforming the SEND system has landed, but important details are st...
SEND
SEND bailout at risk as councils await crucial guidance
By Martin Ford | 16 April 2026
Councils are facing a race against time to unlock essential central government funding for SEND (...
SEND
Sector needs clarity and funding to plan for SEND reform
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
The Government can ill afford to allow their SEND reforms to fail, says Paul Marinko. 'There must...
FUNDING
When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
By Ben Page | 13 April 2026
When a council sells off art for ‘small change', it sends a signal to the public that the state i...
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Programme Director - North London Heat and Power Project
£165,000 + bonus
We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the final delivery, commissioning and transition into operation of this landmark project. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Prosperity and Place
£153,685 - £164,743
You will shape and deliver bold priorities that enhance quality of life, strengthen infrastructure, support inclusive economic growth Apply for this job
Head of safeguarding and quality assurance - Adults
£87,117 to £93,978 per annum
As Head of Service, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults who access support from our services. Apply for this job
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