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FINANCE

Kingston set to launch £68m property investment company

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2019

A new property investment firm is set to be launched by Kingston LBC, backed by a £68m war chest.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

ADCS conference: More councils improve Ofsted ratings after regime change

By Dan Peters | 05 July 2019

A greater number of councils are receiving better Ofsted ratings for their children’s services af...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County Councils Network announces next chairman

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2019

The County Councils Network (CCN) has announced that Hertfordshire CC leader Cllr David Williams ...

FINANCE

Confidence collapses as statutory services face meltdown

By Mark Conrad | 05 July 2019

Research by LGA reveals councils will struggle to meet legal obligations within three years.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Sandwell chief steps down

By Heather Jameson | 05 July 2019

Sandwell Council's chief executive, Jan Britton, has left the authority after 13 years, eight as ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

LEPs 'lack transparency' despite receiving £12bn of Government funding

By William Eichler | 05 July 2019

The Government has ‘no real understanding’ of the impact of the £12bn Local Growth Fund, MPs said...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

ADCS conference: Children's services are in the red zone

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2019

Children’s services are in the ‘red zone’ and could be ‘overwhelmed’ next year in the event of a ...

EUROPEAN UNION

Immigration minister says Government has 'learned the lessons from Windrush'

By Ann McGauran | 04 July 2019

Minister of state for immigration Caroline Noakes says she has a ‘shared perspective’ with local ...

PARTNERSHIPS

Councils urged to 'shine a light' on services to improve them

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

A shared services company has urged councils to look at alternative ways of working.

FINANCE

Northamptonshire 'unlikely to be the last' financial failure, Unison chief warns

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

The financial failure of Northamptonshire CC will happen at other authorities, the head of the se...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

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

Cambridge City Council