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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Seven in 10 support more control over local services

By William Eichler | 17 July 2023

Nearly 70% of people would like their community to have more control over how local services are ...

WHITEHALL

Call for Oflog independence

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2023

The Government should grant its new performance body Oflog the ‘independence it will need to succ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New interim to take on chief executive role at Swindon

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Members of Swindon Council have voted to appoint Sam Mowbray as interim chief executive officer.

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Further Government defeats in Lords over levelling up Bill

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Conservative peer Baroness McIntosh received cross-party approval for her proposed amendment to e...

WHITEHALL

More councils highlight financial threats

By Paul Marinko | 14 July 2023

A string of councils have revealed the growing financial perils they are facing.

PLANNING

Housebuilding at risk from planning reforms

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Dropping local housing targets is endangering the Government’s commitment to build 300,000 homes ...

FINANCE

LGA concerns over supported housing regulation

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023

Concerns about funding for the sector’s role in regulating supported housing have been raised.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Newham appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023

Abi Gbago is expected to be the new chief executive of Newham LBC, the council has announced.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lloyd: Pandemic simulation kept secret from sector

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2023

Lessons from a Whitehall-run pandemic simulation exercise in 2016 were kept secret from local gov...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government defeated over Levelling Up Bill amendments

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2023

Peers voted in favour of amendments aimed at tackling child poverty and health inequalities.

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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