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WHITEHALL

Emergency settlement call as councils face financial cliff-edge

By Dan Peters | 15 July 2019

Calls have been made by a think-tank for a one-year emergency local government settlement with co...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Javid announces public health duty to tackle violent crime

By William Eichler | 15 July 2019

Home secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new legal duty that will require local authorities to ...

ENVIRONMENT

Council halts some recycling collections for two months

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Some recycling collections have been halted by Allerdale BC due to issues with its new service.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

MPs to examine devolution progress

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2019

Progress on devolution in England will be scrutinised by a new Housing, Communities and Local Gov...

WHITEHALL

£65m Growth Deal is 'game-changer' for Moray

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2019

Moray has secured £65m for its Growth Deal in an agreement that has been heralded as a ‘game-chan...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Lewisham names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Kim Wright has been recommended for appointment as Lewisham LBC’s new chief executive.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Kent warned over SEND deficit

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

Members of Kent CC have been warned that the high needs budget deficit will exceed Government lim...

SOCIAL CARE

Prospective Barchester buyer withdraws

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

A mooted sale of a major UK care home provider has been called off.

FINANCE

Grenfell insurer makes £7m loss

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

The insurer for Kensington and Chelsea LBC has taken a £7m hit relating to the Grenfell Tower fire.

FINANCE

Council backs campaign for procurement reform

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019

Oxford City Council has become the first authority to back a fair tax campaign.

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Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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Tees Valley Combined Authority

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frederica-diamanta

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

Head of Investment and Development

Up to £92,483

Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job

Walsall Council