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Ofsted's negative child care report slated by LGA

By MJ reporter | 11 April 2014

The care and support given to young people in residential homes outside their home council area m...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Hurd praises fund to help charities bid for public service deals

By Jonathan Werran | 09 April 2014

A cash pot designed to help charities and social enterprises gain the skills needed to raise inve...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Councils set for big win in high-stakes battle against bookies

By Jonathan Werran | 07 April 2014

Council chiefs appear poised to win their battle against the clustering of high stakes gaming mac...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Vulnerable residents hit by 'consequences' of housing reforms

By Jonathan Werran | 02 April 2014

Coalition welfare reforms aimed at reducing housing costs are causing severe and unintended finan...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Most councils force all households to pay council tax, poverty group reports

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 April 2014

The majority of councils in England now require all households to make some contribution to their...

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Atos quits £500m government disability test contract

By Jonathan Werran | 02 April 2014

Outsourcing company Atos has pulled out of a deal to assess whether sick and disabled people are ...

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675,000 households face council tax hikes as CTB transition money ends

By Jonathan Werran | 31 March 2014

Nearly 700,000 working-age households face the prospect of average £120 increases in council tax ...

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Councils hit back at children's services crisis claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 March 2014

Council bosses have hit back at claims by the NSPCC.

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Councils complain of 'lukewarm'partners

By MJ Correspondent | 26 March 2014

Council bosses have been warned of potential tensions in their relationships with key external pa...

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Full coverage: Budget 2014

By MJ reporters | 24 March 2014

The MJ team has compiled news, analysis, useful resources and reaction to the Budget.

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frederica-diamanta

Alternative Provision Specialist Lead

£50,269 PLUS Market Supplement

We’re looking for a Specialist Project Lead to support the next phase of our exciting project Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Executive Director – Community Health, Wellbeing & Prevention (DASS)

£160,000

Southampton is a bold, diverse and fast-changing city. Apply for this job

Southampton City Council

Principal Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial

£54,495 - £56,494 + Market Rate Supplement of £3000

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council