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FINANCE

Audit shake-up needed to prevent another Carillion, Government reports claim

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2018

A new financial regulator and a shake-up of the big four audit firms is needed to prevent another...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted boost for Calderdale children

By Heather Jameson | 19 December 2018

Calderdale Council’s children’s services has been rated as good with outstanding features in its ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Kerswell contract extended at Newham

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2018

Newham LBC has extended the interim contract of chief executive Katherine Kerswell by up to six m...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Taskforce renews plea for Grenfell council to bolster senior capacity

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2018

An independent taskforce has again urged Kensington & Chelsea LBC (RBKC) to bolster its senior ca...

FINANCE

COSLA demands talks after warning of budget threat to jobs

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2018

Scottish councils have renewed calls for talks with Holyrood today after likening the latest fina...

WHITEHALL

Brokenshire announces homelessness hubs

By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2018

Communities secretary James Brokenshire has announced a network of 11 homelessness ‘hubs’ across ...

ENVIRONMENT

Councils back £1bn boost to tackle recycling

By William Eichler | 18 December 2018

Council chiefs have welcomed the Government’s new waste plans, which aims to encourage businesses...

FINANCE

Rotherham to raise council tax on empty homes

By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2018

Rotherham MBC’s cabinet has agreed to changes which mean homes left vacant for more than 10 years...

WHITEHALL

MPs call for council powers over asylum housing

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2018

Councils should be tasked with inspecting accommodation for asylum seekers and granted the power ...

FINANCE

Councils receive £250m 'shot in the arm' for SEND services

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2018

The Government has pledged an extra £250m to councils to spend on services for children with Spec...

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Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

£99,947 - £102,952

At Denbighshire County Council, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and even more excited about what’s ahead. Apply for this job

Denbighshire County Council

SEND Improvement Service Manager

£69,037.00, Grade 15

This is a broad and high-impact role spanning several key statutory and strategic services across education and inclusion. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council