LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Goodbye to all that

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

Ann McGauran and Martin Ford take a look back at the highs and lows of a pacy and action-packed y...

DEVOLUTION

Powering up public services

By Heather Jameson | 17 December 2024

The White Paper on English devolution is finally here, with the overarching aim of shifting power...

DEVOLUTION

The dangers of reshuffling the deck

By Professor John Denham | 11 December 2024

Will the White Paper create a further divide in the devolution geography, asks Professor John Den...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Fade to grey

By David Blackman | 04 December 2024

David Blackman takes a look at the possible implications of the Government’s green belt shake-up ...

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Keeping children local

By Ann McGauran | 03 December 2024

Could Regional Care Cooperatives offer a future solution to the problems of a lack of suitable ch...

FUNDING

Let the funding battle commence

By Paul Marinko | 02 December 2024

The Government’s latest policy statement signals its intent to address the sector’s funding imbal...

LEGAL

Thurrock v APSE: A tale of two sides

By Paul Marinko | 28 November 2024

As Thurrock Council fights to get its finances back in order it has filed a High Court claim agai...

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Avoiding the abyss

By Ann McGauran | 26 November 2024

ADCS president Andy Smith talks to Ann McGauran ahead of the National Children and Adult Services...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Not all about the money

By Ann McGauran | 19 November 2024

The Budget for 2025-26 is published, with a spending review for the following two years due in t...

REORGANISATION

Common ground in the battle for reform

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

Trevor Holden and Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen speak to Heather Jameson about their desire to work with...

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council