ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Adult social care reforms due in spring

By Martin Ford | 09 March 2023

A minister has hinted at a more long-term approach to adult social care in forthcoming reforms.

FINANCE

Councils in dark on levelling up scorings

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2023

The Levelling Up Fund has come in for fresh criticism after it emerged councils will not be told ...

FINANCE

Surge in abuse compensation costs

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2023

Lambeth LBC has increased its capitalisation request to the Government after the costs of its abu...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

It will be the service user who risks losing the most from delayed audits

By Rob Whiteman | 07 March 2023

As the NAO report concludes, delays in local audit accounts pose a risk to the Whole of Governmen...

ELECTIONS

The perils and complexities of voting system changes

By Ian Miller | 07 March 2023

The Elections Act 2022 heralds a major change to the voting process and will leave polling statio...

WHITEHALL

Norfolk MPs to meet ministers over devo deal

By Paul Marinko | 07 March 2023

Norfolk MPs are believed to be meeting ministers this week as efforts continue to resolve the imp...

WHITEHALL

Cabinet Office to review new Sue Gray role

By Martin Ford | 06 March 2023

The Cabinet Office is reviewing the proposed move of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and...

WHITEHALL

Gove: Devolution will fuel post-Brexit renewal

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has reiterated his long-term commitment to devolving powers t...

WHITEHALL

Qualifications likely for housing directors amid Gove push

By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023

Council housing directors are likely to be expected to gain an ‘appropriate’ qualification after ...

WHITEHALL

Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023

The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council