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ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Why Staffordshire dares to care
By Dr Richard Harling | 09 July 2019
Without a national solution, it’s likely councils will have to intervene even more in the care of...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Health secretary blames Westminster politics for plight of social care
By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019
Health secretary Matt Hancock has conceded ‘we should have fixed social care by now’ in a speech ...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
MPs 'not listening' after Panorama social care documentary
By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019
Westminster politicians are still not listening to councils, according to the council leader who ...
FINANCE
Adult social care – one year on
By Ian Hudspeth | 03 July 2019
Cllr Ian Hudspeth expands on the LGA’s proposals for the long-awaited Green Paper on adult social...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
High needs kids: which councils are best?
By Leo Jones | 03 July 2019
The system for children with special educational needs is not working. Leo Jones argues that no-o...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
A case of cuts and a confidence crisis
By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Bring it on – give it to us
By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2019
James Jamieson is the newly-elected chairman of the Local Government Association. He talks to Hea...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Pressures eroding protection of adult care budgets, survey finds
By Martin Ford | 26 June 2019
Councils are struggling to protect social care budgets, the Association of Directors of Adult Soc...
PENSIONS
Time to evaluate the real cost of an ageing population
By Michael Burton | 26 June 2019
Recent reports have established that frail old age probably does not start until 80-plus and tha...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The risks and value of the care home market in Torbay
By Ann McGauran | 24 June 2019
Torbay Council wants to influence the size and make-up of its residential care home market for ol...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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