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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Calls for more funding as child abuse increases
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021
Incidents involving death or serious harm to a child have risen in the past year, leading to call...
PAY
Three unions head to pay ballots
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021
Unions have recommended members reject the pay offer tabled to local government workers.
ENVIRONMENT
Council's deputy leader falls victim to nuclear waste row
By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021
Hartlepool Council’s Cllr Mike Young has resigned after meeting the body behind a planned radioac...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Oldham MBC to bring in interim chief executive
By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021
Councillors will vote on a recommendation to appoint Harry Catherall next week.
SOCIAL CARE
Yorkshire council in shortage warning
By William Eichler | 19 August 2021
North Yorkshire CC has warned it faces dramatic adult social care staff shortages.
LEGAL
Court ruling spurs boroughs to find accomodation for arrested children
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Councils in London are to provide new accommodation facilities for children in police custody aft...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
School transport contractor axed over safeguarding concerns
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Birmingham City Council said the contract had been terminated following a breach of terms.
WHITEHALL
Croydon calls for asylum support funds to stave off intervention
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
The council is facing the prospect of Government intervention as it grapples with a multi-million...
WHITEHALL
Councils 'stand ready' to support refugees
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Local authorities have pledged to provide support to thousands of people fleeing Afghanistan
HUMAN RESOURCES
Workforce churn will continue for some time, say sector experts
By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021
Recruitment experts have warned the COVID-19 pandemic could mean workforce churn in the sector pe...
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Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
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