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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Looking ahead with hope

By Jonathan Carr-West | 07 December 2020

‘You would be mad not to feel some trepidation’ as we look ahead to 2021, says Dr Jonathan Carr-W...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Vibrant high streets need vibrant cities and towns

By Andrew Carter | 07 December 2020

The fundamental cause of high street decline is simple: a lack of local spending power, says And...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why town centres have intergenerational appeal

By Roland Karthaus | 07 December 2020

We will need many more affordable homes in the heart of our communities that work for people of a...

SOCIAL CARE

More a relay race than a marathon

By John Henderson | 07 December 2020

John Henderson describes how Staffordshire CC has mobilised its staff so far to match changing ne...

HEALTH

Tackling social isolation must get equal status

By Cllr Maureen Worby | 07 December 2020

Cllr Maureen Worby says 'tackling social isolation must receive equal status alongside proper fun...

DIGITAL

Designing IT service support for digital first councils

By Mark Scott | 07 December 2020

COVID-related restrictions mean there’s a need to invest in technologies that will help digitally...

PUBLIC HEALTH

New Public Health Funeral guidance leaves next of kin unprotected

By Carolyn Lord | 03 December 2020

The appointment by local authorities of an exclusive heir hunting firm can lead to both mistakes ...

WASTE

The sector needs to reflect the trust placed in us by the public

By Paul O'Brien | 03 December 2020

The message from the public is loud and clear, says Paul O’Brien. ‘They like, value and trust loc...

MANAGEMENT

Officers work for members – or do they?

By Blair McPherson | 02 December 2020

Blair McPherson says his old boss was right to remind officers that they work for members  - ‘but...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Todays challenge – tomorrow's world

By Louise Teboul | 02 December 2020

Much has changed and so must leadership – we need to lead beyond ‘authority’, explain Manny Sandh...

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority