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IFS: Funding increases have not reversed austerity

By Emily Twinch | 10 June 2024

Local authorities in England have outspent cash boosts in the past few years, leaving core fundin...

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Judge: Kent must accommodate UAS children 'irrespective' of resources

By Dan Peters | 05 June 2024

Kent CC has been told by a judge it must accommodate and look after all unaccompanied asylum seek...

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Corridors of power

04 June 2024

Conservative Party advisers Rupert and Marianne are discussing the election so far…

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EXCLUSIVE: Councils consider legal advice over waste guidance

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

Councils are considering seeking legal advice over statutory guidance that will tell local author...

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What lies ahead for local government?

By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024

With council coffers looking decidedly unhealthy, The MJ and Norse Group brought together senior ...

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Stop! And do not pass 'Go'

By John McDonough | 04 June 2024

John McDonough sets out the change a new government must deliver to move people into sustainable ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall warning over 'heightened' care provider failure risk

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

The risk of adult social care provider failure is ‘currently heightened due to additional pressur...

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Ministers urged to reform Gift Aid

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Gift Aid donations should vary by region and be targeted at tackling local inequalities, a think-...

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Council staff 'live in fear of abuse, assault or worse' - APSE study

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Council staff and members often live ‘in fear of abuse, assault or worse,’ experts have warned.

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Hoare: We still want productivity plans

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...

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Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving infrastructure major projects to success? Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Service Director Infrastructure and Major Projects

Up to £103,000 per annum

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving infrastructure major projects to success? Apply for this job

Buckinghamshire Council

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council