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WELFARE
Knitting the net to tackle hardship
By More recently the Household Support Fund (HSF) has played a crucial role in bolstering this provision. But the HSF is now due to end in September. This is deeply short-sighted. As the National Audit Office has shown, local welfare assistance generates savings for other parts of local and national government by preventing crises spiralling. | 28 May 2024
Speaker at New Local's upcoming Stronger Things 2024 Katie Schmuecker argues councils are key to ...
LONDON COUNCILS
Costly housing crisis support crowds out prevention
By Jon Rowney | 15 May 2024
Jon Rowney says financial pressure on councils caused by the lack of affordable homes risks beco...
WHITEHALL
Blow to council hopes for cash boost
By Michael Burton | 23 April 2024
The prospect of extra cash for councils has faded further with the latest public finance figures ...
FINANCE
Distribution of funding is the trickiest area for councils
By Adele Taylor | 20 March 2024
It is time for the whole sector to come together with a strong voice to say enough is enough, wr...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Tackling poverty in the North of Tyne: A combined approach
By Adrian Dougherty | 15 March 2024
Patience has been key to a North of Tyne Combined Authority programme addressing child poverty, i...
WELFARE
Budget: Household Support Fund extended
By William Eichler | 06 March 2024
A scheme aimed at supporting the most vulnerable households will be extended for another six mont...
WELFARE
Chancellor needs to show compassion to most vulnerable
By Cllr Elizabeth Campbell | 05 March 2024
Tomorrow’s Budget provides an opportunity for the chancellor to protect those most in need of fin...
WHITEHALL
Government 'recognises' increased temporary accommodation demand
By Dan Peters | 29 February 2024
The Government has said it recognises the challenges local authorities face in responding to the ...
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
The impact of ending the Household Support Fund would be disastrous
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 28 February 2024
The Household Support Fund is a crucial way for councils to help residents with the costs of livi...
WELFARE
Don't cut the HSF lifeline to families in distress
By Cllr Bev Craig | 27 February 2024
A failure to extend the Household Support Fund beyond March will be catastrophic for many people ...
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Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job
Assistant Director Port Health
£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances
A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job
Assistant Director Adult Social Care
£111,070
You will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities... Apply for this job
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