CHILDREN'S SERVICES

O'Sullivan named institute chair

14 March 2017

Former president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services Alison O’Sullivan has bee...

FINANCE

local authorities must draw on the power of community assets

By Ewan King | 13 March 2017

Ewan King says it is time to push forward with an asset-based approach to social care that builds...

FINANCE

Scrapping DoLS could protect patients and cut costs

By Nicholas Paines QC | 13 March 2017

The Law Commission is urging the Government to scrap controversial DoLS and introduce a new syste...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Hammond announces £2bn social care cash

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has promised additional grant funding of £2bn over the next three years...

FINANCE

Tambini to retire in May

08 March 2017

Spelthorne BC chief executive Roberto Tambini has announced his intention to retire at the end of...

FINANCE

A new crossroad for health and care

By Cathy Kerr | 08 March 2017

Drawing on the experience of her 35-year career in social care, Cathy Kerr explains how the secto...

HEALTH

CCG deal may create conflicts

By Mike Waites | 08 March 2017

Council officers taking leadership roles in a pioneering partnership with a clinical commissionin...

FINANCE

Radical action is now needed

By Ed Parker | 07 March 2017

Local government must be prepared to support radical decisions, including controversial hospital ...

WHITEHALL

'Single highest' council tax rise in decade

By William Eichler | 06 March 2017

England is facing the ‘single highest’ council tax increase in a decade, a new study has revealed.

FINANCE

Hammond comes under renewed pressure on social care

By Mark Conrad | 06 March 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has come under renewed pressure to invest fresh cash into adult social ...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council