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Scope pledges to work with councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 October 2013

The disability charity Scope has announced plans to close eight more of its residential homes.

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Miliband pledges to cut business rates

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 October 2013

Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to cut business rates if his party wins the next general el...

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Payment by Results is 'seriously flawed' - report

By Laura Sharman | 30 October 2013

Payment by Results (PbR) contracts are failing to improve public services,’ according to a new re...

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Social care costs under spotlight again

By Jamie Hailstone | 28 October 2013

The Government has faced fresh calls to reform social care from Macmillan Cancer Support and the ...

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Live with your children, says Hunt

By Michael Burton | 18 October 2013

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has resurrected the Big Society concept as a means of stabilising th...

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London Councils issues private rent support 'tipping point' warning

By Jonathan Werran | 17 October 2013

More working households than jobless to get help to pay private rent by Christmas, London Council...

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Labour: 450,000 in court since CTB reforms

By Jonathan Werran | 11 October 2013

War of words erupts after Labour reserach suggests 450,000 low-paid and vulnerable residents may ...

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£175m funding cuts for Welsh councils

By Laura Sharman | 09 October 2013

Local government leaders in Wales have called yesterday’s draft budget the worst financial settle...

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Chief backs inquiry sparked by LGA review

By MJ Correspondent | 02 October 2013

The chief executive of Hartlepool BC has backed the recommendations of a four-month public inquiry.

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Universal Credit for six more areas

By MJ Correspondent | 02 October 2013

Half of people who will be moved onto the new Universal Credit system have concerns about managin...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council