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FINANCE

Care complaints becoming 'ever more serious'

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2019

The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) is having to carry out a higher proportion of detailed inves...

FINANCE

Think-tank calls for more local taxes

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2019

There appear to be ‘few’ legislative barriers to bringing in new local taxes as long as the money...

WHITEHALL

Hopes of devolution framework revival

By Dan Peters | 10 September 2019

Sector sources remain hopeful that the long-promised devolution framework could still be revived ...

FINANCE

Edinburgh welcomes tourism tax plan

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2019

SNP-controlled Edinburgh City Council has welcomed the inclusion of a Transient Visitor Levy Bill...

WHITEHALL

Treasurers call for SEND funding injection ahead of next week's spending round

By Dan Peters | 28 August 2019

Three treasurers’ societies have urged the Department for Education (DfE) to make high needs fund...

WHITEHALL

Government stands firm after Pickles plea

By Paul Marinko | 12 August 2019

The Government has said it ‘would not be appropriate’ to pay legal costs to whistleblowers in ele...

FINANCE

Labour proposes outsourcing reversal

By Paul Marinko | 22 July 2019

Labour’s plans to reverse outsourcing of council services have drawn a mixed reaction from the se...

WHITEHALL

Scotland to exclude pension strain from exit cap

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2019

Scotland will not follow England by counting the mandatory cost of pension strain towards the £95...

PLANNING

'Radical shake-up' for planning

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2019

The Scottish Government has hailed a ‘radical shake-up’ after the passing of the Planning Bill ye...

WHITEHALL

Combined strategy call to tackle homelessness

By Ann McGauran | 20 June 2019

The Government should commit to a coherent combined housing and homelessness strategy, a report p...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Eden) - WMF2431e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council