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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government must not be ignored during Brexit talks

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2017

Michael Burton says local government has a direct stake in Brexit negotiations. The sector must b...

FINANCE

Is social care making progress?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 29 March 2017

Dr Jonathan Carr-West looks at the major questions the Government’s upcoming green paper on socia...

BUSINESS

UKHCA wants less demanding contracts from local authorities

By James Evison | 29 March 2017

Councils need to provide less burdensome, long-term contracts to help struggling homecare provide...

FINANCE

Walking the commercial tightrope

By Peter Moore | 29 March 2017

Today's finance directors must balance the risk between ensuring a sound business case and being ...

WHITEHALL

Councils 'best' to decide where to spend £2bn for social care

By Dan Peters | 29 March 2017

Councils have been told they are ‘best placed’ to decide how to spend the additional £2bn the Gov...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Dudley and Doncaster making 'continued progress'

By Sam Clayden | 23 March 2017

Inspectors have praised two formerly failing children’s services departments for the strides they...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The Government must recognise the value of social workers

By Blair McPherson | 22 March 2017

It is not what is in the Government’s new social work advice note that trouble’s Blair McPherson....

WHITEHALL

LGA group exit for Surrey leader

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2017

David Hodge has quit as the leader of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Conservative group...

FINANCE

Short-term objectives reap short-term gains

By Tony Kirkham | 22 March 2017

Tony Kirkham says it is vital councils do not use additional social care cash to put off the evil...

WHITEHALL

Cllr David Hodge: Why I am quitting

By David Hodge | 22 March 2017

Cllr David Hodge explains why he is standing down as chairman of the Conservative group at the Lo...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Consultant in Public Health

£89,484 - £97,364 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Public Health to join our dynamic team! Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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