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PLANNING

Planning legislation to be introduced to Parliament

By Joe Lepper | 10 March 2025

Government legislation aimed at speeding up council planning decisions to boost housebuilding wil...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

CSA 'less likely to be identified in child protection plans than ever before'

By Dan Peters | 07 March 2025

The number of children on formal protection plans in England because of sexual abuse has fallen t...

PROCUREMENT

Embracing the opportunities to improve social value delivery

By Mark Cook | 28 February 2025

There is new guidance to enable social value delivery, but could the new National Procurement Pol...

REGULATION

Grenfell could finally give public inquiries real teeth

By Martin English | 21 February 2025

Martin English reflects on the final Grenfell report, questioning if public inquiries can bring p...

ELECTIONS

Will the complexity of LGR mean more election delays?

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'There is a complex timetable for [LGR] implementation that seems to get in...

LEGISLATION

Schools Bill criticised by commissioner

By Emily Twinch | 27 January 2025

The children’s commissioner has criticised Labour’s schools Bill, arguing it does not include det...

SCOTLAND

Scotland scraps core element of National Care Service

By Lee Peart | 24 January 2025

The Scottish Government has scrapped plans to deliver structural social care reform through a nat...

POLITICS

Burnham backs 'limited' national grooming inquiry

By William Eichler | 10 January 2025

Greater Manchester Labour mayor Andy Burnham has voiced his support for a ‘limited’ national inqu...

DEVOLUTION

How local government reform might play out and how to prepare

By Laura Hughes | 20 December 2024

After publication of the English Devolution White Paper brought sweeping reforms, Laura Hughes pr...

DEVOLUTION

Rayner to launch public sector rewire White Paper

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will kick off a huge rewiring of public service reform with t...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Children’s Social Care and Early Help

up to £115,017

If you’re passionate about creating brighter futures and improving outcomes for children and young people, this is your opportunity... Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council

Group Leader – Plans, Policies & Place Making

£56,471 to £60,654 per annum, £4000 per annum for up to 3 years

Premium jobLead Growth. Shape Places. Inspire Change. Apply for this job

Charnwood Borough Council