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WHITEHALL

Gove's pay plan dismissed as 'unnecessary gimmick'

By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2023

Communities secretary Michael Gove’s embryonic plan to require full councils to approve top salar...

FINANCE

King's Speech: Government to consult on Martyn's Law

By Martin Ford | 07 November 2023

The Government is to launch a consultation on fresh anti-terror measures.

PLANNING

King's Speech: Councils to be empowered to tackle rogue landlords

By Martin Ford | 07 November 2023

The Government pledged to bolster councils’ powers to take on rogue landlords in the King’s Speec...

HEALTH

King's Speech: Increased funding for mental health and smoking cessation

By Paul Marinko | 07 November 2023

The King’s Speech has promised ministers will invest at least £2.3bn a year so an extra two milli...

WHITEHALL

King's Speech light on local government solutions

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023

The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise c...

PAY

Senior salaries could face crackdown in King's Speech

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023

Plans to curb senior council salaries could be included in the King’s Speech, due to be announced...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

West Sussex to recruit own chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 November 2023

West Sussex CC is to recruit its own chief executive following four years of sharing the role wit...

CRIME

Prevent concerns amid Middle East crisis

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2023

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Prevent programme amid rising tensions over the conflic...

BUSINESS

Homes England launches tookit to help councils

By Mark Conrad | 06 November 2023

Homes England has launched a toolkit designed to help councils identify shortfalls in their housi...

FINANCE

Chancellor urged to tackle audit backlog

By Ellie Ames | 06 November 2023

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has called on the Government ...

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Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

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

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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

frederica-diamanta

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