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BUSINESS

Industry lobbying may weaken new code

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2017

A voluntary transparency code designed to help local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds get h...

HEALTH

STPs could provide 'added impetus'

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 December 2016

Controversial plans to reform healthcare services have the potential to help NHS and council lead...

HEALTH

Call for more money and engagement for STPs

By James Evison | 05 December 2016

More money and greater engagement with staff and the public will be needed for sustainability and...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Strike action over kids' services trust

By Sam Clayden | 23 November 2016

Sandwell MBC workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike against the decision to form a trust to ...

FINANCE

Children's services 'as big a headache' as adult social care

By Sam Clayden | 16 November 2016

The £1.9bn funding gap in children’s services by 2020 is expected to cause ‘just as big a headach...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Just 1% of children's social workers support new legislation

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 November 2016

Children’s social workers have overwhelmingly rejected government plans to change the way service...

FINANCE

Women challenge council over equal pay

By Laura Sharman | 17 October 2016

More than 60 women are challenging Reading Council in court today, arguing they are owed more tha...

FINANCE

Welsh council leaders call for extra funding

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 October 2016

Council bosses and trade union leaders have called on the Welsh Government to restore local gover...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Carers sue council in historic minimum wage claim

By Thomas Bridge | 14 September 2016

Haringey LBC and care contractors are being taken to court over an alleged failure to pay the min...

FINANCE

Bristol mayor urged to confront PM after voluntary redundancy offer

By Sam Clayden | 23 August 2016

Bristol’s mayor has been urged to confront the prime minister over the city council’s ‘dire finan...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council