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EXCLUSIVE: Too few adult social care directors for new unitaries, ADASS warns
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

EXCLUSIVE: Too few adult social care directors for new unitaries, ADASS warns

By Neil Merrick | 11 November 2026

There may not be enough directors of adult social services to lead all the unitary councils being created through reorganisation, the president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Servi...

SOCIAL CARE

Casey Commission report claims 'no one' in charge of social care

By Lee Peart | 11 November 2026

Baroness Casey will today say a report requested by her commission shows successive Governments h...

POLICY AND POLITICS

England should move towards universal social care system, charity urges

By Lee Peart | 10 November 2026

England should move towards a universal social care system similar to most other compatible count...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2026

The devolution train has left the station, but now the difficult part begins, says Michael Burton.

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Councils told to 'avoid publicity' over business rates refunds

By Dan Peters | 10 November 2026

Councils have been told to ‘avoid publicity’ as they refund thousands of business ratepayers over...

KEY CITIES

Give local authorities the tools they need without the caveats

By Vince Maple | 10 November 2026

The Government’s reboot of plans to devolve more power to the regions and away from Westminster i...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Visitor levy 'chance to prove what devolution can deliver'

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2026

The introduction of the Visitor Levy Bill to Parliament ‘marks one of the biggest steps for fisca...

REORGANISATION

Uncertainty looms over future unitaries' budgets

By Dan Peters | 05 November 2026

Unitary councils being created in 2029 face a ‘material uncertainty’ over their opening budgets a...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Plans for leadership college to be put to Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 04 November 2026

A proposed leadership college for local government would help the sector attract and retain ‘exce...

WHITEHALL

McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'

By Dan Peters | 02 November 2026

Minister Jim McMahon has said the Government will introduce legislation ‘where necessary’ to help...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Short-termism threatens to undermine devolution - report

By Joe Lepper | 02 November 2026

Ten-year funding deals are needed to ensure the Government’s devolution agenda is not undermined ...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director Community Development

£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support

Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is entering an exciting new phase of transformation, growth and opportunity. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Adult Social Care

£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)

As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Director of Adults Service Development

£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)

This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job

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