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FINANCE
Counting the cost of rectifying exceptional financial support to councils
By David Blackman | 19 March 2026
The scale of the problems exceptional financial support is intended to tackle highlights the need...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Government announces five pooled budgets pilots
By Ann McGauran | 17 March 2026
The Government has today announced details of pilots to test pooled budgets in five areas, ahead ...
SEND
Croydon pledge after SEND overspend
By Joe Lepper | 16 March 2026
Croydon LBC has pledged to tackle a raft of problems highlighted in a review into its £16.7m over...
SIGOMA
OBR warns pressures on council finances remain
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 13 March 2026
While the Local Government Finance Settlement represents a welcome step towards fixing local auth...
FINANCE
LGR presents a great opportunity for public service reform
By By Rob Powell | 12 March 2026
Rob Powell says progress on SEND deficits is welcome, but pressures persist in adult social care,...
TRANSFORMATION
How to tackle the challenges of 2026
By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026
Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...
FINANCE
Local government leaders must connect the council financial crisis to lived experience
By Ben Page | 10 March 2026
The Government's partial write-off of SEND deficits is welcome, but it does not fix underlying pr...
POLITICS
Pushing for localism
By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2026
Ahead of the Liberal Democrat’s spring conference, Heather Jameson talks to their local governmen...
SEND
SEND reforms fail to account for transport costs, say MPs
By Lee Peart | 06 March 2026
Government special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms fail to take account of burg...
FINANCE
Reset or risk for SEND?
By William Burns | 05 March 2026
The Government’s long-awaited White Paper on major reforms to England’s SEND system is committed ...
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)
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Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)
Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724
At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job
Senior Project Manager
£50,269 - £53,460
You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects Apply for this job
Team Manager - Youth Justice Service
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader Apply for this job
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