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EDUCATION

Children referred to social services twice as likely to fail GCSEs

By William Eichler | 22 August 2023

Children who have been referred to social care are twice as likely to fail an English or Maths GC...

CLIMATE CHANGE

City Hall accused of countering science on ULEZ

By Ellie Ames | 22 August 2023

Sadiq Khan’s office has been accused of trying to counter scientists who suggested London's ultra...

LEGAL

Murdered Sara Sharif known to council

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2023

The 10-year-old victim at the centre of a murder inquiry was known to Surrey CC, the council has ...

FINANCE

Service costs 'unmanageable', city council warns

By William Eichler | 21 August 2023

Coventry City Council has projected a £12.1m overspend in its budget and warned that service cost...

FINANCE

Council to axe development firm

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2023

Mid Devon DC’s development firm is facing closure, having received £21m in loans from the authority.

FINANCE

Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has ...

HOUSING

Secretary of state takes 'personal interest' in council landlords

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

Seven councils are among the landlords to have received letters from housing secretary Michael Go...

LEGISLATION

Boycott Bill faces Scottish opposition

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2023

The UK Government’s planned ban on council boycotts is facing opposition from Holyrood.

FINANCE

Reserves 'critical' at Middlesbrough

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2023

‘Critically low’ levels of reserves have left Middlesbrough Council in danger of issuing a sectio...

FINANCE

Council tax rises to 10% of income in some areas

By William Eichler | 16 August 2023

The council tax burden in some parts of the country has increased to more than 10% of the average...

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Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

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Cambridgeshire County Council

Head of Public Confidence and Assurance

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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Head of Public Confidence and Assurance

£71,425 - £80,216

The York andNorth YorkshireCombined Authority is at a pivotal point. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority