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WHITEHALL

Shortcomings revealed in second child murder case

By Chris Mahony | 14 December 2021

A second court case in a month has revealed serious shortcomings in how local agencies responded ...

WHITEHALL

Government defends care reform funding

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

The director general for adult social care said the £5.4bn sum was a ‘building block'.

WHITEHALL

Government dismisses fears over reorganisation master plan

13 December 2021

The Government has dismissed reports of a leaked version of the levelling up White Paper, which r...

WHITEHALL

Committee urges ministers to review high street role

By Mark Conrad | 10 December 2021

MPs have urged ministers to review the role of high streets in their COVID-19 recovery strategy a...

WHITEHALL

MPs to quiz council over Arthur's death

By Dan Peters | 10 December 2021

Solihull MBC will next month be hauled in front of MPs on the Education Committee to answer quest...

WHITEHALL

Treasury under pressure over COMF extension

By Dan Peters | 10 December 2021

The Treasury is facing pressure to reassure English councils that funding to help reduce the spre...

WHITEHALL

Leaked White Paper reveals reorganisation master plan

09 December 2021

A leaked version of the levelling up White Paper has revealed plans to scrap two-tier local gover...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Embedding a new approach to devolution is critical to county deals success

By James Maker | 09 December 2021

A report concludes the White Paper on levelling up must include a devolution framework to build o...

FINANCE

Copeland in 'Section 114 territory'

By Dan Peters | 08 December 2021

Copeland BC is ‘heading rapidly towards its minimum level of reserves and an expectation internal...

WHITEHALL

Trust in democracy is under threat - and local government is not immune

By Graeme McDonald | 07 December 2021

Solace will continue to push the Government to respond to the Committee for Standards in Public L...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council