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WHITEHALL

Bristol criticised for 'collective failure of leadership'

By William Eichler | 09 February 2017

Bristol’s mayor has vowed to get the city’s finances under control after a report criticised the ...

WHITEHALL

Call for 'ability to pay' model

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 February 2017

Shadow local government minister Jim McMahon has called for a new model of council funding based ...

DCLG

Councils will have crucial role in housing

By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2017

Councils face significant new demands under ministers’ plan to kick-start Britain’s ‘broken’ hous...

PLANNING

Labour proposes extra pub protection

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 February 2017

A shadow communities minister has called for a change in the law to protect vulnerable pubs.

WHITEHALL

Public sector needs clarity on Brexit, says CIPFA

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2017

Public services need rapid clarity on Brexit so they can plan for the future, Chartered Institute...

FINANCE

'Incentivising growth' key to rates retention

By James Evison | 01 February 2017

The challenge of moving to 100% business rates retention will be how to incentive ‘all kinds of g...

LEGISLATION

Emergency rules aim to quell delays to NI rate collection

By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017

Westminster may be forced to step in with emergency legislation to ensure Northern Irish councils...

FINANCE

100% rates retention on its way as Bill receives second reading

By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2017

Legislation that will pave the way for 100% business rates retention passed its second reading in...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Social work Bill exemption revived

By Sam Clayden | 18 January 2017

Children and families minister Edward Timpson praised ‘inspirational’ councils as he reinstated c...

FINANCE

Porter warns homelessness Bill could struggle to make impact

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 January 2017

Town hall leaders have warned new legislation to tackle homelessness could struggle unless minist...

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Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Educational Psychologist

£45,586-£61,664

Join Our Values-Driven Psychology Service in Sandwell as an Educational and Child Psychologist Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Newcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council