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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
SENDing a message to government
By Ann McGauran | 05 November 2018
With two councils awaiting the outcomes of judicial reviews into their plans to cut back spendin...
FINANCE
The money messages may be getting back to the centre
By Simon Edwards | 24 October 2018
The accusation from local government that it is seldom listened to by central government has some...
FINANCE
A sticking plaster on social care?
By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2018
Health secretary Matt Hancock’s social care cash announcement at the Conservative Party conferenc...
FINANCE
Watchdog calls for NHS and care funds to be pooled
By Martin Ford | 11 October 2018
Increased social care funding is the only way to relieve pressure on hospitals, local government ...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
One conference with two messages
By Michael Burton | 03 October 2018
Two events run simultaneously at the Conservative Party conference, says Michael Burton. At the m...
FINANCE
Council housing borrowing cap axed
By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018
The cap on council borrowing for housebuilding will be scrapped, the Prime Minister has announced.
FINANCE
CCN: Council cuts to reach £1bn
By Martin Ford | 20 September 2018
English county council spending and cuts to frontline services will amount to £1bn in the next fi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Councils overspend £800m on children's services
By Laura Sharman | 23 August 2018
Councils in England overspent £816m on children’s services in 2017/18, according to official figu...
FINANCE
Whiteman: NHS will benefit most from Spending Review
By Dan Peters | 09 August 2018
Councils were this week warned not to expect a significant windfall in next spring’s Spending Rev...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Reforming two-tier arrangements
By James Maker | 08 August 2018
Reorganisation has proved controversial in many parts of the country. James Maker suggests poolin...
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- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC
- EXCLUSIVE: Labour-led Brent and Barking and Dagenham miss out on first round of London homes cash
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
If you share that attitude and have the skills and experience to deliver, you could be our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Strategic Leads
£87,249 to £95,382
Premium jobAs a Strategic Lead, you will play a central role in the next phase of this journey. We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring leaders Apply for this job
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC
- EXCLUSIVE: Labour-led Brent and Barking and Dagenham miss out on first round of London homes cash
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