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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted set to punish councils for unregistered children's homes

By Joe Lepper | 03 July 2026

Ofsted is looking to use future inspections to penalise councils that use illegal unregistered ch...

SIGOMA

New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter

By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026

The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Norfolk's vision pays off for children

By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026

Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...

SEND

Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2026

The Government has rejected calls by MPs to boost councils’ powers over health partners to provid...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: What councils must get right

By Elliott Fletcher | 23 June 2026

Most LGR savings assumptions won't deliver without this – what every council must get right befor...

POLITICS

Reed's policy brace as final whistle threatens to blow

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2026

The plans outlined this week by communities secretary Steve Reed to crack down on private sector ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits

By Ann McGauran | 16 June 2026

The Government is prepared to bring in local profit caps to rein back private providers of childr...

PEOPLE

Reeves among King's birthday honours

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026

Oxfordshire CC’s chief executive, Martin Reeves, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s birthday h...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Councils question financial sustainability and timescales of SEND reforms

By Joe Lepper | 05 June 2026

Councils have raised a raft of concerns around the Government’s plans to overhaul the special edu...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services directors oppose under-16s social media ban

By Joe Lepper | 02 June 2026

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has said its members are against a com...

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London Borough of Merton

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer

up to £160,217

The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job

Cheshire West & Chester

Director of Finance

highly competitive

Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job

Torbay Council

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