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WHITEHALL
Council launches judicial review over local plan
By Dan Peters | 17 April 2020
Sevenoaks DC has begun judicial review proceedings after the Government’s planning inspector refu...
BUSINESS
KPMG criticised for rejecting Northamptonshire public interest report pressure
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2020
Northamptonshire CC’s commissioners have criticised the council’s former auditors for deciding no...
IMPROVEMENT
The sector has continued to benefit from Best Value
By Abdool Kara | 01 April 2020
Before COVID-19, Brexit, austerity and the recession came Best Value inspection - and the more ob...
BUSINESS
McLaughlin & Harvey wins Commonwealth council contract
By Dan Peters | 18 March 2020
The contract to redevelop a stadium for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been awarded by Birmingha...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending
By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...
MANAGEMENT
Council taking too long to tackle 'critical weaknesses'
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020
Gloucestershire CC is taking ‘too long to address critical weaknesses’ identified by inspectors t...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Birmingham acting chief steps down
By Heather Jameson | 12 March 2020
Birmingham City Council’s acting chief executive, Clive Heaphy, has resigned from the council aft...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils step up coronavirus response
By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020
Local authorities across the country have stepped up their response to coronavirus as the number ...
WHITEHALL
SEND system 'not working as well as it should' - top civil servant
By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020
The reformed system for supporting children with special and educational needs and disabilities (...
FINANCE
IfG: Extend outsourcing reforms to councils
By Michael Burton | 04 March 2020
Government reforms of outsourcing to avoid another Carillion collapse must be extended to local g...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
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In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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