CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

PM throws down the adoption gauntlet

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 November 2015

David Cameron has challenged councils to double the number of children being placed with families...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A tenant conundrum

By Paul Wheeler | 30 October 2015

Paul Wheeler explains how councils need to be supporting local tenants

FINANCE

'Grab reforms with both hands' says Sir Merrick

30 October 2015

The former chairman of the Local Government Association has called on the sector’s pension funds ...

FINANCE

New care partnerships to be launched

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 October 2015

Councils and NHS trusts will create a series of partnerships to help people with learning disabil...

FINANCE

LGA told to provide greater transparency

By Dan Peters | 29 October 2015

All councils should have a peer challenge, publish the reports and produce action plans, minister...

FINANCE

Public 'not affected by cuts' as councils teeter on the brink

29 October 2015

The public does not feel affected by spending cuts despite fears that at least a dozen councils a...

FINANCE

Ministers confirm continuation of Better Care Fund

By Dan Peters | 26 October 2015

The Better Care Fund (BCF) will continue into 2016/17, ministers have confirmed.

HEALTH

Care bosses unite in public health plea

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 October 2015

Local government and health groups have joined forces to call on George Osborne to protect public...

WHITEHALL

Take a proactive approach

By Kim Curry | 23 October 2015

Planning is key in case care providers go bust, write Bev Maybury, chair of ADASS’ commissioning ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Birmingham City Council confirms new senior appointments

By Sam Clayden | 22 October 2015

Birmingham City Council has appointed two new senior officers as part of its ongoing future counc...

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Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council