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HEALTH

Health and care reform challenge 'greatest since welfare state creation'

By Dan Peters | 11 October 2017

Health and social care face the ‘greatest reform challenge since the creation of the welfare stat...

FINANCE

Delayed transfer punishments 'frankly bizarre'

By Sam Clayden | 11 October 2017

The country’s most senior care director has rebuked attempts to penalise cash-strapped councils o...

CRIME

Security guidance updated for councils in wake of terror attacks

By Hiba Mahamadi | 11 October 2017

Local authorities must ensure the security of public spaces near stations, the Department for Tra...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Eight out of ten people think elections are well run

By Heather Jameson | 11 October 2017

Eight out of ten people believe elections are well run and free from fraud, according to research...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Barnet's former chief executive to join Lambeth as interim chief

By Hiba Mahamadi | 11 October 2017

Lambeth LBC is due to finalise the appointment of Barnet LBC’s former chief executive, who steppe...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Knowing me, knowing NCAS

10 October 2017

At this time of year, Diary’s inbox is flooded with mostly dull press releases urging people to a...

DIVERSITY

Poppins over the road

10 October 2017

The fair city of Melbourne, Australia, wants to install new pedestrian crossings designed to more...

HOUSING

An open and shut case

10 October 2017

Councils have come in for a lot of stick for using bailiffs to clear housing tenants from their p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Kids' services costs are creating 'unsustainable overspends'

10 October 2017

London Councils has told the Government that rising children’s services pressures are forcing cou...

BUSINESS

North West Leicestershire DC has appointed a new strategic director of place

10 October 2017

North West Leicestershire DC has appointed an architect-planner to the role of strategic director...

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Assistant Director - People & Change

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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

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

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council