WELFARE

Figures expose shameful causes of children's care costs

By Paul Marinko | 07 November 2019

The impact of poverty on council children’s services saw calls for action this week from MPs and ...

WELFARE

Empower cities to help people back into work

By Andrew Carter | 06 November 2019

Most commentators agree that, despite Britain’s economic uncertainty, the labour market remains r...

HEALTH

Spending promises ignore the state's changing nature

By Michael Burton | 06 November 2019

Michael Burton asks how much of the 'largesse, if any' of both of the main parties' election spen...

LONDON COUNCILS

Welfare provision 'overly centralised' London council chiefs say

By William Eichler | 17 October 2019

A new report from the cross-party organisation London Councils has criticised the current approac...

HOUSING

Nearly £100m in overpaid benefits owed to Manchester local authorities

By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2019

Residents owed Greater Manchester’s councils nearly £100m in overpaid benefits at the end of 201...

HOUSING

'Raise benefits to aid homeless'

By Chris Mahony | 10 October 2019

Campaigners are urging ministers to increase housing-related benefits and to support social house...

WELFARE

Universal Credit rollout 'should be halted', says Tower Hamlets' Mayor

By Ann McGauran | 07 October 2019

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets LBC John Biggs says the roll-out of Universal Credit ‘should be halted...

WELFARE

Local Housing Allowance 'inadequate' for family homes, research warns

By Laura Sharman | 07 October 2019

More than nine out of ten family homes for private rent are too expensive for people on housing b...

WELFARE

NI senior policy officer warns of 'perfect storm'

By Ann McGauran | 01 October 2019

The difficulties facing councils and their communities in Northern Ireland are ‘turning into a pe...

WELFARE

Labour pledges to scrap Universal Credit

By Laura Sharman | 30 September 2019

Labour has promised to replace ‘inhumane’ Universal Credit with a new social security system.

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frederica-diamanta

Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council