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DIGITAL
Councils disrupted after cyber attack
By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024
Three Kent authorities are investigating after online services were disrupted in an suspected hac...
WHITEHALL
Data collection to begin on 'underappreciated' libraries
By Martin Ford | 19 January 2024
The Government has agreed to implement the findings of an independent report into libraries in an...
PLANNING
Planning delays 'major barrier to growth', say house builders
By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024
Delays in securing planning permission are stifling growth for major house builders, a new report...
UNIONS
Northern Ireland gripped by largest strike in 50 years
By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024
Eighty per cent of Northern Ireland’s public sector workers have walked out in a pay dispute – th...
HOUSING
MPs demand action on 'catastrophic' impact of poor housing on health
By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024
Campaigners are urging the Government to take immediate action to protect tenants whose health is...
LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
Oflog chair recruitment to begin
By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024
Recruitment of a permanent chair for the Office for Local Government (Oflog) will begin later thi...
FINANCE
Levelling up funding missing left behind neighbourhoods
By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is not reaching the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, a ne...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Mumsnet urges councils to publish parental leave policies
By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024
Parenting campaign group Mumsnet is calling on local authorities to publish their parental leave ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Growing pressure of mental health on children's social care services
By Andrew Vaux | 18 January 2024
A new study has revealed the increasing demands and complexity around mental health being placed ...
HEALTH
'Bad health blackspots' hold back growth
By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024
Stark health inequalities are restricting economic growth, new research has found.
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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Director of Education & Skills
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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