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FINANCE

Chiefs: Sector can afford senior pay hike

By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2024

Council chiefs have insisted their pay settlement must match the award for local government staff...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

MPs question Oflog independence

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2024

MPs have questioned whether the Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) work can be ‘truly independ...

HOUSING

Council appeared to be in 'crisis management mode'

By Ellie Ames | 20 February 2024

‘Multiple and repeated’ failures by Hammersmith & Fulham LBC left residents feeling ‘anything but...

BUSINESS

Levelling up requires 'meaningful' devolution, business group says

By William Eichler | 20 February 2024

Business leaders have called for ‘meaningful decision-making powers’ to be devolved to local auth...

FINANCE

Brum proposes £300m cuts

By William Eichler | 20 February 2024

Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council will cut spending on services by £300m to balance its books.

BUSINESS

Council probe leads officers to 'step back'

By Mark Conrad | 19 February 2024

Two senior Guildford and Waverley officers have agreed to temporarily ‘step back’ from their role...

LEGAL

Voter ID legal challenge launched

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

A legal challenge has been mounted against the Government over voter ID requirements for elections.

FINANCE

Plymouth told to 'hold its nerve' on budget

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

Plymouth City Council’s budget for the forthcoming year hinges on a request to the Government for...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils offered second chance to claim housing cash

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2024

Civil servants have issued a last-minute invitation for councils to claim cash from a fund that h...

HOUSING

Gove: Short-term lets to require planning permission

By William Eichler | 19 February 2024

Second-home owners will have to seek planning permission for future short-term lets, the Governme...

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Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

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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 - 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

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

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

Walsall Council