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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Councils slam childcare funding system
By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2015
The Local Government Association (LGA) has criticised the way childcare places are funded, as a n...
FINANCE
Sparks backs report on two-speed devolution
By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2015
There needs to be a ‘root and branch review of the form and function of local government’, chair ...
HEALTH
LGA calls for guarantees over social care funds
By Jonathan Werran | 17 February 2015
Council chiefs have urged chancellor George Osborne to fully fund local authorities for new burde...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Regions need 'stronger voice' at Smith Square
By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015
The chairman of East Midlands Councils has called for the Local Government Association (LGA) to a...
WHITEHALL
Turn down improvement and face 'other measures'
By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015
Alternative measures should be introduced in cases where poorly-performing councils refuse to eng...
HEALTH
The right time to cash in
By David Pearson | 17 February 2015
David Pearson comments on how properly funded social care will ensure a healthier future for the NHS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Spuds rule supreme
17 February 2015
As an example of that great and elusively mythic beast once called joined-up government, this one...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
There's still room for improvement
By Paul Wheeler | 17 February 2015
In the wake of the Casey report on Rotherham MBC, local government must rebuild trust. Paul Wheel...
FINANCE
Climate for bolder restructuring
By Rob Whiteman | 17 February 2015
The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance’s report shares realistic solutions but do...
WHITEHALL
Councils warned to 'check first, pay later' to fight fraud
By Jonathan Werran | 17 February 2015
Senior local authority managers should understand the risks of fraud and ensure councils are usin...
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- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Keeping services options open
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
Competitive Salary
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Keeping services options open
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
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