WHITEHALL

Local authorities forced into council tax support cuts

By Tom Bridge | 05 April 2016

Some 340,000 low-income families will face a council tax rise this month as England’s local autho...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to use procurement to help steel

By Mark Whitehead | 04 April 2016

Councils have underlined their commitment to supporting communities through their buying policies...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils defend gagging orders

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 April 2016

Town halls have defended the use of ‘gagging orders’ after it was claimed more than 17,000 were s...

FINANCE

LGA defends 'difficult decisions' forced by cuts

By Dan Peters | 04 April 2016

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended councils in England after research found spen...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

What's EU view?

01 April 2016

Local government has been relatively quiet on the topic of the EU referendum.

FINANCE

Councils calculate cost of floods at £250m

By Mark Whitehead | 01 April 2016

The cost of damage caused by floods over the winter has reached nearly £250m and is still rising,...

FINANCE

Tory Barnet to leave LGA

By MJ reporter | 31 March 2016

Conservative-run Barnet LBC has confirmed it will leave the Local Government Association (LGA) to...

FINANCE

Double whammy to cost councils £1bn

By Mark Whitehead | 31 March 2016

A rising tide of extra costs resulting from a double whammy of changes is forcing councils toward...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'Responsibility without power' after academisation

By Sam Clayden | 29 March 2016

Local authorities will be accountable for ensuring there are enough school places after academisa...

WHITEHALL

Flooding cost 'still rising'

By Mark Whitehead | 29 March 2016

The cost of damage caused by floods over the winter has reached nearly £250m and is still rising,...

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Director of Adult Social Care

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Walsall Council

Director of Children’s Social Work

£91,004 - £104,701 per annum

We are seeking experienced and dynamic leaders to join our team. Apply for this job

Walsall Council

Assistant Director Human Resources & OD

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring HR professional to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job

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