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ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Why councils must not wait

By Heather Jameson | 16 July 2026

Jon Rouse urges councils to press ahead with neighbourhood-based integration rather than wait for...

SOCIAL CARE

Funding pledge could shackle social care reform

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2026

The prospects for social care reform under an Andy Burnham government could be constrained by his...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted set to punish councils for unregistered children's homes

By Joe Lepper | 03 July 2026

Ofsted is looking to use future inspections to penalise councils that use illegal unregistered ch...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Should health, care and local government departments merge?

By Christopher Exeter | 03 July 2026

With Andy Burnham poised to become Prime Minister and launch what could be a radical restructure ...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Taking back control

By Sarah Longlands | 01 July 2026

Is Burnham’s vision of the productive state a licence for local government to take back control, ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Baroness Casey open to a faster social care reform timetable

By Lee Peart | 24 June 2026

Baroness Casey has said she is open to a faster implementation of social care reforms if required...

RECRUITMENT

The leadership promotion trap

By Ryan Miller | 18 June 2026

Ryan Miller notes that the skills required to perform in a role are often different to those requ...

ANGELA RAYNER

Rayner calls for care worker rethink

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2026

Ex-local government secretary Angela Rayner has urged the Government to rethink plans to change i...

FINANCE

Scottish councils funding falling short

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

Funding for Scottish councils is failing to keep pace with rising costs and demand according to t...

SOCIAL WORKERS

Union raises alarm over bullying and harassment

By Neil Merrick | 08 June 2026

Social workers have raised the alarm over bullying and harassment as they struggle with funding s...

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Group Leader- Planning Policy and Strategy

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Do you want to lead the Councils next Local Plan production? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Service is looking for a strong and highly motivated Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager Apply for this job

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