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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...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Streeting agrees to 'simple asks' from Baroness Casey

By Lee Peart | 05 March 2026

Baroness Louise Casey has revealed she has written to health and social care secretary Wes Street...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care prioritisation drops to record low

By Lee Peart | 02 March 2026

Public prioritisation of social care as a major issue has dropped to a record of between 1% and 3...

AI

Fixing social care's AI conflicts

By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026

Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...

TRANSFORMATION

Scottish IJBs at 'critical point', commission finds

By Lee Peart | 26 February 2026

Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) have reached a critical point in Scotland, with a significant ris...

SOCIAL HOUSING

Ambition meets reality: Can local authorities deliver the supported housing strategy?

By Charlotte Cook | 23 February 2026

The Government has published its long-awaited strategy on supported housing. It is big on ambitio...

LEADERSHIP

When change doesn't take root

By Blair McPherson | 23 February 2026

The values and beliefs that the organisation encourages can change in the same way as priorities ...

LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: Leading the way to embedding AI responsibly

By Michael Barrett | 23 February 2026

The opening challenge of LG Challenge 2026 took two competing local government teams to Lambeth L...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

CIPFA warning over profit capping reforms

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2026

Financial oversight and profit capping reforms to the children’s residential care market may fail...

SOCIAL CARE

Norfolk CC accused of 'fire sale' of care company and homes to US firm

By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2026

Norfolk CC has been accused of a care home ‘fire sale’ to a US company ahead of local government ...

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Team Manager - Child Exploitation and Missing Team

Grade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£149,000 – £175,000

This is a defi ning leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum Apply for this job

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

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Trafford Council

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Child Exploitation and Missing Team

Grade 13 SCP 44 £57,770

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£149,000 – £175,000

This is a defi ning leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum Apply for this job

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job

Trafford Council

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