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TROUBLED FAMILIES

'We're still not doing what works in many areas'

By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020

Are the Government’s latest early years’ initiatives enough to improve the life chances for vulne...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Starting a journey of improvement

By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020

Jenny Turnross talks to Ann McGauran about Birmingham Children’s Trust’s progress with improving ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

What a year!

By Ann McGauran | 15 December 2020

The MJ reflects on another year in local government, significantly influenced by the pandemic tha...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A good port in a storm?

By Ann McGauran | 07 December 2020

Rishi Sunak says freeports will cut red tape and taxes for UK businesses. But are they the right ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No local exit from the economic emergency?

By Ann McGauran | 02 December 2020

Ann McGauran reports from a Centre for Progressive Policy debate on the longer-term investment ne...

SOCIAL CARE

More cash, but not enough

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2020

With its £5.5bn extra funding for local government next year the Spending Review may have deliver...

HEALTH

A dose of reality

By Ann McGauran | 01 December 2020

What will the main challenges be for the sector as local government gears up for a prominent role...

HEALTH

Casting light on a dark problem

By Ann McGauran | 25 November 2020

An innovative integrated approach to tackling drug-related harm in Blackpool is achieving promisi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Green revolution or missed opportunity?

By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2020

Local government insiders tell Heather Jameson that the Government’s 10-point action plan for tac...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Hackney shifts the dial on contact tracing

By Ann McGauran | 23 November 2020

Cllr Chris Kennedy talks to Ann McGauran about the highlights and challenges of Hackney LBC’s  lo...

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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