Reform of SEND cannot come quickly enough
SEND

Reform of SEND cannot come quickly enough

By Simon Edwards | 05 June 2025

With deficits increasing and liabilities for SEND accruing interest on the existing debt, this issue can no longer be ducked, says Simon Edwards. 'This is why the Spending Review must set out a nat...

FINANCE

Only a full solution will suffice on SEND

By Rob Powell | 03 June 2025

Rob Powell is hoping for a full resolution of the 'intractable problem' of negative reserves to c...

AI

Using AI to build a thriving public sector

By Paul Maltby | 03 June 2025

Paul Maltby sets out how AI can help local government leaders plug funding gaps and transform pub...

FINANCE

Spending Review cuts would have 'devastating consequences'

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025

Councils have warned of dire consequences if their funding is reduced in the face of public secto...

FINANCE

The basics matter

By Iain Murray | 02 June 2025

Iain Murray says: 'Finalising the accounts, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining a grip...

UNIONS

Unions demand pay talks

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 28 May 2025

A union boss this week called for employers to come to the negotiating table as they accused boss...

HOUSING

Can the Spending Review deliver for housing in the North?

By Tracy Harrison | 28 May 2025

Tracy Harrison reflects on the opportunity devolution offers for housing in the North, and what i...

FINANCE

Reeves' review needs to spread the sunshine

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2025

Just two weeks out from the Spending Review, chancellor Rachel Reeves will have her work cut out ...

SOCIAL CARE

Care coalition calls for significant social care funding in Spending Review

By Lee Peart | 22 May 2025

A coalition of stakeholders has called for significant investment in social care in the Spending ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Defending growth

By Paul Marinko | 22 May 2025

Alongside next month’s Spending Review the Government will announce its Industrial Strategy, but ...

DEVOLUTION

On the track to growth

By Ann McGauran | 20 May 2025

Steve Rotheram speaks to Ann McGauran about Liverpool City Region’s growth prospects, tackling th...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council