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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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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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