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FINANCE

Balancing optimism and realism in Wokingham

By Susan Parsonage | 10 February 2026

Susan Parsonage looks at how the revised financial settlement will impact local authorities such ...

FINANCE

Local government now has clarity and a credible way forward on SEND

By Rob Powell | 10 February 2026

Rob Powell says he is ‘relieved and pleased that we now have a meaningful solution’ to English co...

FINANCE

Government to pay off 90% of SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2026

The Government will provide funding for 90% of English councils’ deficits relating to special edu...

IMPOWER INDEX

The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...

SEND

Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms

By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026

The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...

FINANCE

What CIPFA's Financial Resilience Index reveals about risk and reform

By Florence Bastos | 20 January 2026

CIPFA and Infoshare+’s Financial Resilience Index shows that better planning horizons will not be...

FINANCE

CIPFA: Councils' demand and deficit risks deepen

By Ann McGauran | 20 January 2026

Councils are holding higher debt levels and lower usable reserves, leaving the system more levera...

FUNDING

Extra funds for councils under SEND reforms

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2026

‘Additional funding’ will be provided to councils as part of reforms to services for children wit...

FINANCE

Forward motion for SEND?

By Rob Powell | 15 January 2026

Local government funding is a huge talking point as the new year kicks into gear, with cumulative...

SEND

Council says 'more to be done' after SEND improvements

By Lee Peart | 05 January 2026

Hertfordshire CC has said there is still ‘more to be done’ after an inspection report noted impro...

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Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)

: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Service, Operations (Adult Social Care)

£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Service Director, Regulatory Services, Community Safety and Protection

Up to £105,726

As a member of the leadership team and wider corporate leadership community, your impact will extend beyond your own services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)

: £60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Service, Operations (Adult Social Care)

£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.

York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Service Director, Regulatory Services, Community Safety and Protection

Up to £105,726

As a member of the leadership team and wider corporate leadership community, your impact will extend beyond your own services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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