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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...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Lib Dem leadership hopeful promises devolution revolution

By Ann McGauran | 04 July 2019

Liberal Democrat leadership hopeful Jo Swinson has said that if she is elected to the top role th...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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