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FINANCE

Nothing to scoff at

19 October 2017

After the expenses scandal, you would have thought that politicians might be more careful about t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils liable for foster care abuse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 19 October 2017

Local authorities can be held liable for abuse committed by foster carers even if the authority i...

WHITEHALL

New research: Whitehall needs to focus on preventative policies

By Mark Conrad | 19 October 2017

Whitehall is regularly drawn into costly, reactionary spending cycles to mitigate crises within t...

WELFARE

'Firebreak' in Universal Credit rollout but government stands firm

By Hiba Mahamadi | 18 October 2017

Work and pensions secretary David Gauke has said there will be a ‘firebreak’ in the rollout of Un...

FINANCE

Rates pilots fuelling fears of two-speed 'unfair' approach

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

The County Councils’ Network (CCN) has warned the Government’s approach to the business rates ret...

WHITEHALL

MPs to examine impact of Brexit on sector

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

The role councils could play after Brexit will be examined by MPs on the Communities and Local Go...

EDUCATION

'Vary funding as required'

By Hiba Mahamadi | 18 October 2017

Local authorities have been told to vary the Government’s funding formula for schools if they fee...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

No council tax for care leavers

18 October 2017

A charity has backed the Scottish Government’s decision to exempt care leavers from council tax.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Labour may drop policy on care

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

Labour may ditch the name of its flagship National Care Service policy, the party’s shadow minist...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

£20m for sector-led kids' services

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

The Department for Education (DfE) has signalled a major policy shift with a £20m investment for ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Strategic Director, Corporate Services

c£162,000 per annum, more for an exceptional candidate

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC

Director of Human Resources

£119,466 - £131,207

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC