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POLICY AND POLITICS

Stronger Things: Real interest in community power at the top of Labour

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024

There is ‘real interest and engagement’ among Labour politicians nationally in community power al...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall warning over 'heightened' care provider failure risk

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

The risk of adult social care provider failure is ‘currently heightened due to additional pressur...

FINANCE

Councils in financial crisis predicted to double

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2024

The number of councils seeking support due to financial crisis is expected to double over the nex...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Stirling appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2024

Stirling Council has announced the appointment of Caroline Sinclair as its chief executive.

SOCIAL CARE

Lib Dems pledge free personal care for elderly and disabled

By William Eichler | 04 June 2024

The Lib Dems have pledged to make free personal care available at home for older or disabled peop...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth at heart of LGA White Paper

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2024

The LGA has called for powers and funding so that councils can take a leading role in driving inc...

WHITEHALL

Ministers urged to reform Gift Aid

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Gift Aid donations should vary by region and be targeted at tackling local inequalities, a think-...

WHITEHALL

Council staff 'live in fear of abuse, assault or worse' - APSE study

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Council staff and members often live ‘in fear of abuse, assault or worse,’ experts have warned.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lib Dems in public health cuts reversal pledge

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2024

The Lib Dems have pledged a £1bn-a-year investment to reverse cuts to the public health grant.

PEOPLE

Middlesbrough appoints new permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2024

Middlesbrough Council is set to appoint Erik Scollay as its new permanent chief executive.

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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

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

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

frederica-diamanta

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

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

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