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BUSINESS

Blackpool appoints new assistant chief executive

19 October 2017

Blackpool Council has appointed a new assistant chief executive and director of strategy.

MAYORS

In a galaxy far, far away

19 October 2017

It’s official – mayors are so sexy that they have become superheroes.

FINANCE

Nothing to scoff at

19 October 2017

After the expenses scandal, you would have thought that politicians might be more careful about t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils liable for foster care abuse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 19 October 2017

Local authorities can be held liable for abuse committed by foster carers even if the authority i...

WHITEHALL

New research: Whitehall needs to focus on preventative policies

By Mark Conrad | 19 October 2017

Whitehall is regularly drawn into costly, reactionary spending cycles to mitigate crises within t...

WELFARE

'Firebreak' in Universal Credit rollout but government stands firm

By Hiba Mahamadi | 18 October 2017

Work and pensions secretary David Gauke has said there will be a ‘firebreak’ in the rollout of Un...

FINANCE

Rates pilots fuelling fears of two-speed 'unfair' approach

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

The County Councils’ Network (CCN) has warned the Government’s approach to the business rates ret...

WHITEHALL

MPs to examine impact of Brexit on sector

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

The role councils could play after Brexit will be examined by MPs on the Communities and Local Go...

EDUCATION

'Vary funding as required'

By Hiba Mahamadi | 18 October 2017

Local authorities have been told to vary the Government’s funding formula for schools if they fee...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

No council tax for care leavers

18 October 2017

A charity has backed the Scottish Government’s decision to exempt care leavers from council tax.

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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