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DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Limited government intervention is good outcome, says Liverpool chief
By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021
A limited intervention at Liverpool City Council – rather than the full takeover that was expecte...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Jenrick steps in at 'dysfunctional' Liverpool
By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2021
Commissioners will be sent in to Liverpool City Council after an independent inquiry found seriou...
WHITEHALL
Five councils strike bailout deals with government over SEND
By Dan Peters | 22 March 2021
Five councils have struck deals worth at least £100m that will allow them to wipe out their massi...
OFSTED
Intervention at Blackpool to end
By Martin Ford | 15 March 2021
A commissioner has recommended intervention in children’s services at Blackpool Council should co...
FINANCE
LGA forced to pay back £1m in unused grant
By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2021
The Local Government Association (LGA) will have to pay back around £1m in unused cash to central...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Commissioners to step down from Torbay children's services
By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2021
Government-appointed children’s commissioners are set to step down from Torbay Council in April a...
FINANCE
Crisis-hit Croydon expected to sell development firm
By Dan Peters | 17 February 2021
Senior councillors at crisis-hit Croydon LBC are expected to back moves to sell its controversial...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brum eyes up another interim amid a dearth of candidates
By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2021
Birmingham City Council is set to hire a further interim chief executive as there is ‘not a pool ...
MANAGEMENT
Alchemy – leadership in the pandemic age?
By Dr Andrew Larner | 10 February 2021
During the pandemic leadership has been tested across every sector in so many different ways, say...
OFSTED
Intervention ends at Reading
By Martin Ford | 09 February 2021
Government intervention in Reading Council’s children’s services has come to an end after five ye...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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Director of Place
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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
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