Legal

By Andy Sawford | 11 January 2022

In the light of the legal case of the Snooty Fox, Andy Sawford urges that local government areas ...

WHITEHALL

Gove reveals new cladding plan

By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2022

Michael Gove has vowed to use the law or increase taxes on developers if they refuse to pay for t...

FINANCE

Council pays out damages over 'vendetta' claim

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2022

A settlement has been agreed following 20 years of legal disputes with now-defunct East Northampt...

Takeaways from the public procurement Green Paper consultation response

By Rebecca Rees | 05 January 2022

A competitive flexible procedure remains at the core of the proposals in the Government’s respons...

FINANCE

Investigation launched into unlawful finances

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2022

Nottingham City Council has ordered an independent investigation to resolve ‘unanswered questions...

LEGAL

There's much for councils to welcome in procurement consultation response

By Peter Ware | 22 December 2021

Councils could look at their processes and record keeping to ensure a smooth jump to greater tran...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: New core funding model mooted for LRFs

By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2021

Whitehall officials are considering a rollout of core funding for local resilience forums (LRFs) ...

WHITEHALL

Shortcomings revealed in second child murder case

By Chris Mahony | 14 December 2021

A second court case in a month has revealed serious shortcomings in how local agencies responded ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Inspection and review announced after court sentences two over Arthur's death

By Dan Peters | 03 December 2021

The Government has announced a local inspection and national review will take place following the...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Officers implore Government to rethink remote meeting rules

01 December 2021

Legal and democratic services officers have implored ministers to change the rules on remote meet...

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Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council