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HUMAN RESOURCES

Adult social care complaints on the rise

By Laura Sharman | 12 November 2015

Complaints about adult social care have increased in number by 18% over the past year, figures ha...

HEALTH

Residential care collapse could cost NHS £3bn

By William Eichler | 11 November 2015

The NHS could be hit with a £3bn bill as the result of an imminent crisis in residential care, cl...

DEVOLUTION

Lincolnshire authorities to set up devolution committee

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

Local authorities in Lincolnshire are looking to set up a joint committee, as part of their devol...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Mayors in rural areas could create 'issues'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

The prospect of accepting directly-elected mayors in rural areas in return for devolved powers an...

DCLG

New funding to tackle 'beds in sheds'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

Local authorities are being invited to bid for a slice of a new £5m fund to crackdown on rogue la...

WHITEHALL

Speculation grows over future of council tax

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

A two-tier system of council tax capping could send a lifeline to councils struggling to hit thei...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

LGO reports 18% rise in adult care complaints

10 November 2015

The number of complaints about adult social care received by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO)...

FINANCE

DCLG squeeze sparks fears of £16.5bn cut for councils

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2015

Fears that local government is set to be a major loser in the forthcoming Spending Review after c...

WHITEHALL

MPs query 2012 City Deals cash

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 November 2015

An influential group of MPs have claimed it is still not clear who is accountable for the devolve...

HUMAN RESOURCES

LGA defends staff's six-figure salaries

By Thomas Bridge | 10 November 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended council chief executive salaries following th...

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

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Strategic Director of Finance Operations

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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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