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FINANCE

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

SEND

No more SEND deficit agreements

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...

FINANCE

Call for clarity on funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024

Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.

FINANCE

Call for courage over failing council finances

By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024

‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...

PLANNING

Empower councils to unlock planning

By Martin Ford | 21 October 2024

More powers and resources for local government could help create a more consensual and effective ...

DEVOLUTION

Devo deal process at 'end of shelf life'

By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024

The Government will need to take a different approach to English devolution in its forthcoming wh...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Mayors can relieve council pressures, says report

By Emily Twinch | 08 October 2024

Mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) can help with long-standing policy challenges in public servi...

POLITICS

Former mandarin to join The Future Governance Forum

By Paul Marinko | 23 September 2024

Former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara will join think-tank The Future Governance Forum ...

HOUSING

Call to end 'ministerial churn' to improve housing delivery

By Martin Ford | 30 August 2024

A call has been made for an end to ‘ministerial churn’ to improve housing delivery.

SOCIAL CARE

Social care reform funding diverted to system delivery

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2024

Billions of pounds intended to reform social care have instead been diverted to propping up the c...

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Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

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Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

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Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

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frederica-diamanta

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

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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