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WELFARE

Disability benefit changes: How to help residents

By Deven Ghelani | 24 March 2025

Deven Ghelani summarises the key changes to benefits emerging from the Government’s welfare overh...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

An opportunity to make public services work

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2025

When it comes time to restructure Integrated Care Systems they should be aligned with the structu...

WELFARE

'Devil in the details' of welfare reform plans, says SIGOMA

By Ann McGauran | 19 March 2025

The ‘devil will be in the details’ of the Government’s proposed reforms to welfare, says the lead...

POLICY

Spring Statement: No more cash for councils

By Emily Twinch | 19 March 2025

Next week’s Spring Statement will give a flavour of the financial pressures local authorities wil...

WELFARE

Councils take role in 'system wide-approach' to employment

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2025

Councils will be called on to help implement the Government’s pledge of employment support for di...

IMMIGRATION

Councils on standby for Lebanon evacuation

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

Councils will be responsible for helping British nationals arriving from Lebanon after the Govern...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

A fond farewell

By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2024

As chief executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan prepares to leave after 14 years for a top r...

WELFARE

Unclaimed benefits: A hidden crisis for local authorities

By Trevor Holden | 24 September 2024

A data-led proactive approach works when it comes to making sure residents do not miss out on the...

WELFARE

Councils step up to help pensioners hit by winter fuel scheme cuts

By Emily Twinch | 16 September 2024

Councils are working to help older people keep their homes warm after the Government axed winter ...

POLITICS

Greater data sharing call after Reeves restricts winter fuel payments

By Emily Twinch | 09 September 2024

A group of 14 local authorities has written to Cabinet ministers to call for greater data sharing...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law & Governance

c. £110k inc.

Effective decision-making in local government leads to better outcomes for communities. Apply for this job

South Kesteven District Council

Director of Streetscene

£92,027 - £105,394 (Director Grade) Pay award pending

We continue to have big ambitions for our borough Apply for this job

Fareham Borough Council

Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

£55,119 - £57,362

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council