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DCLG

A glimmer of hope?

By John Stewart | 06 September 2017

Drawing from findings from their latest book, Steve Leach and John Stewart look at the steps need...

WASTE

Latest Ombudsman's report reignites the outsourcing debate

06 September 2017

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s recent report, Lifting the lid on bin complaints...

LONDON COUNCILS

Why the capital needs skills devolution

By Cllr Peter John | 06 September 2017

Cllr Peter John makes the case for comprehensive devolution of skills policy to the capital.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Big-ticket projects shouldn't come at expense of effective policies

By Andrew Carter | 06 September 2017

Andrew Carter argues local leaders should be prioritising education, housing, skills and transpor...

WASTE

Why the Ombudsman is wrong about bin collections

By Louise Round | 06 September 2017

Louise Round explains why she disagrees with last week's Local Government Ombudsman report on bin...

FINANCE

It's time to put an end to the head banging

By Heather Jameson | 06 September 2017

Local government is being pummeled harder than ever. Heather Jameson argues the sector should be ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

All councils should sign up to peer review challenges

By Michael Burton | 06 September 2017

Following the results of a survey by The MJ, Michael Burton argues peer reviews are critical to p...

HEALTH

Don't let the Government divide and rule health and care

By Saffron Cordery | 04 September 2017

NHS Providers' Saffron Cordery calls for unity between health and social care as the Government s...

SCRUTINY

The decline of local papers poses a threat to local government

01 September 2017

Simon Jones laments the decline of local newspapers and warns the danger for local government is ...

FINANCE

London cannot continue to plug schools budgets with short-term fixes

By Gerald Almeroth | 31 August 2017

Gerald Almeroth warns of a looming crisis in schools funding in London as growing shortfalls meet...

frederica-diamanta

Social Care Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

As a Team Manager for Child Protection Chairs, LADO and FCRIO you will be responsible for leading internal practice improvement Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Strategic Waste Manager

£51,356.00 - £54,495.00, Grade 12

Wakefield Council is looking for a contract manager with experience of managing PFI projects. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Commissioning Support Unit

Up to £92,483

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall Apply for this job

Walsall Council

frederica-diamanta

Social Care Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

As a Team Manager for Child Protection Chairs, LADO and FCRIO you will be responsible for leading internal practice improvement Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Strategic Waste Manager

£51,356.00 - £54,495.00, Grade 12

Wakefield Council is looking for a contract manager with experience of managing PFI projects. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Commissioning Support Unit

Up to £92,483

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall Apply for this job

Walsall Council