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WHITEHALL

ADASS: Working age adults argument 'has been won'

By Dan Peters | 13 April 2018

Government has been convinced to address the entirety of the adult social care system as it prepa...

CHILD ABUSE

Child abuse: Rochdale was 'careless' and 'wholly inadequate', inquiry finds

By Hiba Mahamadi | 13 April 2018

Rochdale MBC’s response to reports of child sexual abuse was ‘careless’ and ‘wholly inadequate’ b...

HEALTH

ADASS: DToC focus has consequences

By Dan Peters | 12 April 2018

The focus on delayed transfers of care compromises a strategic approach, a Care Quality Commissio...

FINANCE

ADASS: Finance chief relationship key

By Dan Peters | 12 April 2018

The relationship between directors of adult social care and their chief finance officer is key, d...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Government orders councils to cease fortnightly publications

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 April 2018

The Government has directed Hackney and Waltham Forest LBCs to cease publication of their fortnig...

FINANCE

Government announces business rates review

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 April 2018

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has announced a review of the business rates system will be led...

LONDON COUNCILS

Business rates pilot payout proves costly to the sector

By Michael Burton | 12 April 2018

Local authorities are missing out on millions of pounds because of an £870m cash boost to busines...

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

Councils spent £3.8bn on commercial property, study finds

By William Eichler | 12 April 2018

Local authorities spent nearly £4bn on commercial property assets between 2013 and 2017, a new st...

HEALTH

ADASS: Green paper to 'jump-start' care finance debate

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2018

This summer's social care green paper will 'jump-start' the debate on making the sector financial...

IMPROVEMENT

Don't delay intervention, Northants tells Javid

By Hiba Mahamadi | 11 April 2018

Northamptonshire CC has asked for commissioners to be sent into the council as soon as possible, ...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council