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LEISURE

It's payback time Dudley style

By Shaun Keasey | 24 August 2022

 Shaun Keasey outlines how Dudley MBC is getting community payback following the introduction of ...

BUSINESS

How to be sure when you procure

By David Bemrose | 08 August 2022

David Bemrose highlights the key aspects of the Crown Commercial Service’s new Contract Managemen...

BUSINESS

Social value can unlock billions to help communities flourish

By Professor Chris White | 25 May 2022

A new report from Social Enterprise UK has highlighted a huge opportunity to realise £56bn a year...

LOCALIS

Consistent craving

By Jonathan Werran | 05 April 2022

Ministerial decisions to upend long-term policy commitments are the enemy of local economic plann...

LEGISLATION

Now's not the time for the UK to roll back on social value

31 March 2022

It is too early to follow minister Jacob Rees-Mogg’s suggestion of rolling back the focus on soci...

THIRD SECTOR

Social value must not be a tick box exercise

By Mo Baines | 08 March 2022

Mo Baines says councils should not simply apply the principles of the Social Value Act to outsour...

BUSINESS

We are only at the foothills of what social value can achieve

By Professor Chris White | 08 March 2022

Chris White was the driving force behind the Social Value Act. Ten years on, he reflects on its o...

ENVIRONMENT

Leading the way in the recycling revolution

By Kristy Spindler – Project Director, Local Partnerships | 26 January 2022

The local government sector has bold ambitions for linking the circular economy and net zero, say...

HOUSING

How the North-East is leading the way in innovative affordable housing delivery

By Craig Smailes | 17 December 2021

A leaseback funding model with Kajima is helping Newcastle City Council avoid large upfront capit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Pop a local present under the tree this Christmas

By Kathy O’Leary | 08 December 2021

With just 15 shopping days left until Christmas, Kathy O'Leary says her council has been asking r...

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council