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WHITEHALL
Local government is staring into the unknown
By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2016
After chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement failed to ease the uncertainty facing local go...
HEALTH
Still time for social care
By Ray Puddifoot | 29 November 2016
The chancellor has failed to address the acute social care pressures facing councils but the Gove...
FINANCE
Councils left shouldering the social care burden
29 November 2016
Cllr Judith Blake claims the Government has not gone far enough to address to some of the UK's mo...
FINANCE
Sluggish tax revenues are the problem, not spending
By Michael Burton | 29 November 2016
The chancellor's tinkering with tax revenues spells bad news for the public sector, argues Michae...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Focusing on fostering pressures
By Cllr Richard Watts | 29 November 2016
Rising numbers of children entering care means the foster system is under severe pressure. Cllr R...
FINANCE
The quest for financial resilience
By Peter Moore | 29 November 2016
In the face of increasing uncertainty for council treasurers, Peter Moore stresses the importance...
WHITEHALL
Action to back up the Statement
By Bob Neill | 29 November 2016
Bob Neill gives his verdict on the Autumn Statement and explains what the chancellor needs to pri...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Responding to the needs of child asylum seekers
By Dave Hill | 29 November 2016
Local authorities are working hard to support unaccompanied asylum seeking children but swift act...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Lessons from the Ombudsman
By Dr Jane Martin | 29 November 2016
As she steps down after seven years as Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin reflects on the...
WHITEHALL
Crossing the divide between Whitehall and Town halls
By Sandra Dinneen | 29 November 2016
In the wake of the District Councils' Network Autumn Assemble, Sandra Dinneen comments on the imp...
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Strategic Risk Manager
£59,962.00, Grade 14, 37 hours, Permanent
Are you ready to lead the strategic risk and insurance agenda for a forward-thinking local authority? Apply for this job
Housing and Public Protection Business Improvement Manager
£55,296 - £60,286 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for Housing and Public Protection Business Improvement Manager to join us! Apply for this job
Deputy Director of Adult Social Services
up to £108,870
Rochdale is a diverse metropolitan borough within Greater Manchester, home to around 242,000 residents. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Counties to take concerns to top
- Councils could face bill after legal clash
- MHCLG's questions about structural change orders threaten relationships in Gloucestershire
- Exclusive: Reorganisation 'heaps further pressure' on children's leadership
- GMB branch secretaries to go on strike against own union
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