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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'A lot' of councils failing to look for widespread sexual exploitation
By Sam Clayden | 23 February 2018
Local authorities are not looking hard enough – or simply not willing – to uncover widespread sys...
BUSINESS
Rates relief row comes to court
By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018
The dispute between councils and NHS trusts over business rates relief has flared up again after ...
MANAGEMENT
'Positive shift in morale and culture' at inadequate council
By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018
Ofsted inspectors have reported a ‘positive shift in the morale and culture’ of Worcestershire CC...
FINANCE
Greens call for council tax and business rates reform
By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018
Co-convener of the Scottish Greens, Patrick Harvie, has called for a replacement of the current s...
FINANCE
Sunak: Northamptonshire an exception
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2018
No other councils have contacted Whitehall with financial concerns on the scale of Northamptonshi...
WHITEHALL
Gwynne calls for answers on 'fiasco' settlement
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2018
Andrew Gwynne has written to the Cabinet Office’s permanent secretary claiming Whitehall official...
FINANCE
Rural-London clash over fair funding
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2018
London Councils is expected to clash with rural authorities over the upcoming fair funding review.
WHITEHALL
'Shambolic' Government loses third air pollution case
By Chris Ames | 21 February 2018
A senior MP has described the Government’s attempts to tackle illegal levels of air pollution as ...
EDUCATION
4 wheel drive woman
20 February 2018
Tarquin, stop swinging your schoolbag round in the car, darling, you could take mummy’s eye out w...
HEALTH
Acronym hell
20 February 2018
Diary is used to being kept on its toes by regular acronym changes in local government – but heal...
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Head of Building Control
MGC - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Service Director – Children's Social Care
From £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)
Shape what comes next for children and families Apply for this job
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
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