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REORGANISATION
Full-on fireworks to come in the scramble for reorganisation
By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2024
Privately, the Government has made it clear it aims to clear up the financial difficulties in the...
PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM
Test and learn sites could catalyse deeper place-based reform
By Jessica Studdert | 17 December 2024
The four new test and learn sites in Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester and Essex make it clear the...
WORKFORCE
Violence against staff: No easy answers
By Claire Kober | 17 December 2024
A robust risk management approach to dealing with violence against frontline staff is essential, ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Prezza, Angela and beauty in the eye of the beholder
By Sir Bob Neill | 17 December 2024
Sir Bob Neill looks at what the deputy prime minister can learn from her political predecessor.
LEADERSHIP
Should they stay or go?
By Blair McPherson | 17 December 2024
It’s understandable that a long serving CE would want to protect their legacy and leave on a high...
DATA
Harnessing AI's full potential
By Joanna Bouloux | 17 December 2024
Councils are increasingly using AI, and while there are many risks this should not deter them fro...
DEVOLUTION
Christmas crackers keep coming
By Zoë Billingham | 17 December 2024
All the Government's proposals due by the end of this year add up to significant change for place...
FUNDING
Districts punch well above their weight
By Gill Kneller | 17 December 2024
Compared to the overwhelming funding issues surrounding social care, district budgets might feel ...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution is Labour's unfinished business
By Michael Burton | 17 December 2024
An empowered and efficient local government has always been seen by Labour as a key driver for re...
HOUSING
Housing: Time to talk to councils
By Trevor Scott | 17 December 2024
If local government is truly the valued and equal partner of government, it’s crucial to have a c...
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Service Director – Children's Social Care
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Shape what comes next for children and families Apply for this job
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