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MAYORS

From one Diary to another

12 June 2019

Dealing with the in-laws can often be fraught with danger, with a diplomatic incident never far a...

FINANCE

Money, money, money...

12 June 2019

Hopes that Government will use the Spending Review to get out of the cycle of short-termism, over...

WHITEHALL

Dawes renews commercialisation warnings

By Michael Burton | 11 June 2019

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) top civil servant has renewed...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA's own leadership race is underway

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2019

The Local Government Association’s very own leadership election is underway with three Conservati...

WHITEHALL

Government accused of trying to 'dictate' recycling rules

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2019

Local government figures are resisting proposals to standardise recycling across the country.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council apologies for failing to spot signs of historic exploitation

By Laura Sharman | 11 June 2019

Kirklees MBC has apologised for failing to protect two girls from abuse after an independent revi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Evidence emerges for the effectiveness of Intensive Family Preservation Services

By Ann McGauran | 11 June 2019

A review has found evidence of the effectiveness of Intensive Family Preservation Services (IFPS)...

FINANCE

Westminster announces u-turn on cuts to youth services

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2019

Westminster City Council leader Nickie Aiken has admitted the council made a mistake when it cut ...

WHITEHALL

Government bidding culture attacked

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2019

The growing trend of forcing councils to bid for small, policy-specific grants has been attacked ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Court ruling defends council but warns others

By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 June 2019

A crucial Supreme Court judgment has dismissed a family’s claim against a council for housing the...

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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

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan 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