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FINANCE

Finance pundits urged to help LGA assist councils

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2015

Finance experts have been urged to sign up to help the Local Government Association (LGA) as it o...

FINANCE

LGPS invests in infrastructure

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2015

Two of the largest local government pension schemes (LGPS) in the UK have agreed to collaborate t...

WHITEHALL

White Van Man on . . . HS2

27 January 2015

It was John Lennon who once said there were four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire.

HUMOUR

The councillor who wanted to become a comedian

27 January 2015

I say, I say, I say, did you hear the one about the councillor who wanted to become a comedian?

PLANNING

Starr power's wearing thin

27 January 2015

Ringo Starr has been accused of many things in his lifetime.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Give us the money, Eric

27 January 2015

Eric Pickles had a rough few days last week after Muslims caught on – a few years after councils ...

HEALTH

SOLACE policy board urges boost in managerial capacity

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2015

Local government must improve its managerial capacity and learn to build strategic alliances nati...

FINANCE

Council chiefs seek ministerial talks over £100m DoLS care costs

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2015

Council chiefs have demanded a meeting with care minister Norman Lamb to address a legal ruling t...

LEGISLATION

Minister warns of 'negative' behaviour in the run up to Welsh mergers

By Jamie Hailstone | 27 January 2015

Welsh public services minister Leighton Andrews has warned against ‘negative behaviour’ that migh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hardman softens over combined authority idea

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2015

The leader of Worcestershire CC has reversed his scepticism about forming a combined authority co...

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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