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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Pioneering a new approach to children's social care in Somerset
By Chris Luck | 22 August 2023
A new partnership in Somerset is supporting the county’s most complex looked-after children and c...
CLIMATE CHANGE
City Hall accused of countering science on ULEZ
By Ellie Ames | 22 August 2023
Sadiq Khan’s office has been accused of trying to counter scientists who suggested London's ultra...
SOCIAL CARE
National Partnership Agreement needs strong engagement and sustainable funding
By Cllr David Fothergill | 21 August 2023
Without careful planning, the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ approach risks adding to the burden on p...
HEALTH
The reality of council finances remain: the system is broken
By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2023
What is surprising is the IFS report which concluded that council funding is broken was commissio...
HEALTH
The power of place
By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2023
The chief executives of Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire CC talk to Heather Jameson about gett...
HEALTH
Local government funding system has 'broken down'
By Mark Conrad | 15 August 2023
The funding system for local government has ‘broken down’ and what councils currently receive fro...
HEALTH
ICB cuts make 'no sense' - union
By Dan Peters | 14 August 2023
Planned cuts to Integrated Care Board (ICB) staffing levels that are likely to land councils with...
WHITEHALL
Pearce renews prevention call amid CAMHS spiral
By Ann McGauran | 14 August 2023
England’s top director of children’s services has called for a greater focus on prevention amid s...
HEALTH
White van man on... veganism
08 August 2023
I had this dream last night. Well actually it was a nightmare. I’d become a vegan.
HEALTH
Is it time for local government to say enough is enough?
By Heather Jameson | 08 August 2023
'Instead of pushing pressures – and people – from pillar to post, public services should be worki...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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