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UNIONS

Social care wage rise call

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2024

Unions have called for wages to rise in social care to resolve the ‘recruitment crisis’.

FINANCE

£4bn shortfall leaves councils facing 'financial disaster'

By William Eichler | 09 September 2024

Failure to address an estimated £4bn black hole in the finances of councils across England, Scotl...

REORGANISATION

Audit backlog hinders reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2024

Backlogs of financial statements are hampering local government reorganisation, according to a re...

ASYLUM

Controversial plans to build asylum site at RAF Scampton axed

By William Eichler | 06 September 2024

RAF Scampton will no longer be used to house asylum seekers, it has been announced.

POLITICS

Council information call ahead of early prisoner release

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

Councils have called for more information as the Government prepares to ‘temporarily’ reduce the ...

COHESION

Mayors asked to take lead in drive against extremism

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024

Local political leaders have been asked to spearhead efforts to tackle extremism and foster great...

ASYLUM

Council leader calls for asylum housing role

By Emily Twinch | 05 September 2024

Pressure is growing for greater local government involvement in asylum seeker accommodation.

PLANNING

Inspectorate looks to scale back diversity publishing

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has begun a consultation on a proposal to stop publishing annual staff ...

FINANCE

Birmingham commissioners cast doubt on budget

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2024

Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have cast doubt on the authority’s ability to balance it...

PEOPLE

Hussain to head London Legacy Development Corporation

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2024

A round-up of local government moves this week.

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

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Tees Valley Combined Authority

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council