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FUTURE FORUM
Future Forum North: Councils need to be 'part of the solution'
By Martin Ford | 08 December 2023
The local government sector must take a role in finding long-term solutions to the challenges fac...
LEGAL
Future Forum North: Monitoring officers need 'seat at top table'
By Martin Ford | 08 December 2023
More work is needed to bolster the role of the monitoring officer in councils, the MJ Future Foru...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Lincs district considers asylum ruling appeal
By Mark Conrad | 07 December 2023
West Lindsey DC is likely to appeal a High Court decision to allow the Home Office to place an as...
FINANCE
Gove in 'crying wolf' claim
By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has claimed some people in the sector have ‘been crying w...
WHITEHALL
Councils demand control over asylum contracting
By EXCLUSIVE by Mark Conrad | 06 December 2023
The Home Office has defended its asylum contracting amid calls to devolve management or oversight...
ELECTIONS
Minister shrugs off election concerns
By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023
Fears that pressures on elections officials will leave them overwhelmed at the next General Elect...
HOUSING
LGA poised to shift position on Right to Buy
By Mark Conrad | 06 December 2023
Smith Square is poised to amend its position on Right to Buy, The MJ has learned.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brighton announces new chief
By Heather Jameson | 06 December 2023
Brighton and Hove City Council has announced Jess Gibbons from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Pool...
FINANCE
One in five councils 'likely' to issue section 114
By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023
Almost one in five councils believe bankruptcy is likely within two years, while doubt hangs over...
WHITEHALL
Corridors of power
05 December 2023
Veteran Tory adviser Maxwell Smythe is continuing his helpful advice sessions with ambitious and ...
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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