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HUMAN RESOURCES

Lancaster chief Parsonage to take over at Wokingham Council

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2018

Wokingham Council has announced the appointment of Susan Parsonage as its new chief executive.

BUSINESS

Care Management Group sold for £200m

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

A care provider has been sold in a multi-million pound deal, with another company expected to be ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Deputy steps up to become chief executive at East Lindsey

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

East Lindsey DC has confirmed the appointment of Rob Barlow as its next chief executive.

FINANCE

Over-40s care tax could net £15bn

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

A tax levied on people aged over 40 could raise £15bn per year for social care, according to new ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Bridgend chief Mepham announces departure

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2018

Chief executive of Bridgend CBC, Darren Mepham, has announced that he intends to leave the author...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Wigan chief Donna Hall to chair think-tank

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2018

Wigan MBC chief executive Donna Hall is to become the new chair of the NLGN think-tank.

BUSINESS

Kier falls out of FTSE 250 amid outsourcing shares rout

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2018

Turmoil in public sector outsourcing has led to a key player tumbling out of the FTSE 250.

ENERGY

Future Forum North: Co-designed commissioning answer to outsourcing crisis

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2018

Co-designed commissioning is the answer to an era of heightened demand, budget reductions and sup...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Sector 'divided and ruled,' claims Leeds chief

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2018

Leeds City Council's chief executive has issued a rallying cry for local government to come toget...

HEALTH

Future Forum North: End 'feudal' NHS structure to create place-based service

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2018

Work remains to reform the ‘feudal structure’ of the NHS before the full potential of health and ...

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