ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Getting people into care this winter: why a one-size-fits-all approach won't work

By Seb Stewart – Commercial Director, CHS Healthcare | 23 October 2023

With national one-size-fits-all approaches so far missing the mark, we must invest in bespoke reg...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Nightmare before Christmas?

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2023

The provisional local government finance settlement will be published just before Christmas, coun...

WHITEHALL

Welsh councils to wait for tourism tax

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2023

Tourism taxes will not be in place in Wales until 2027, the Welsh Government has estimated.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Oflog base 'focus' on Wolverhampton

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2023

The new local government body responsible for identifying financial problems in councils earlier ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Time to unleash the potential of local authorities on net zero

By Chris Skidmore | 23 October 2023

If Westminster will not provide national leadership on net zero, it should empower ambitious loca...

FINANCE

DCN in cuts warning

By Ellie Ames | 20 October 2023

Cultural services, community support and parks and green spaces are all at risk of cuts without a...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Greens push for divestment

By Dan Peters | 20 October 2023

There will be a greater push for divestment in the local government pension scheme (LGPS) after t...

FINANCE

Inflation pushes councils' shortfall up by £1bn

By Ellie Ames | 20 October 2023

English councils face a funding gap of £4bn over the next two years, new Local Government Associa...

FINANCE

s114 a 'last resort,' say finance experts

By Heather Jameson | 19 October 2023

Section 114 notices should be a very last resort when all else fails, local government finance ex...

FINANCE

Minister's concern over Warrington debt

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2023

Local government minister Lee Rowley has expressed concern over Warrington Council’s levels of de...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council