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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
New bullying policy for criticised council
By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022
A council is expected to overhaul its anti-bullying procedures after accusations of officers exer...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brent chief calls time on 40-year career
By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022
Brent LBC chief executive Carolyn Downs is to retire after four decades of public service.
COMMERCIALISM
Evaluating innovation and risk
By Camilla de Bernhardt Lane | 26 October 2022
Camilla de Bernhardt Lane examines the value of scrutinising councils’ financial innovation and c...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Resetting the care agenda
By Ann McGauran | 26 October 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is believed to be about to delay the implementation of the social care cap...
FINANCE
No 'magic bullet' for budgets
By Martin Ford | 20 October 2022
The Local Government Association (LGA) has made the financial case for the sector ahead of antici...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'Out of date' council funding system threatens levelling up, says IFS
By Ann McGauran | 20 October 2022
The local government funding system is ‘out of date and arbitary’ and it threatens levelling up, ...
IMPROVEMENT
Cheshire West praised in peer revew
By Mark Conrad | 18 October 2022
Cheshire West and Chester Council has received high praise following a peer review, but vowed to ...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Solace Summit: Recruitment crisis laid bare
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022
The scale of the recruitment crisis facing councils has been laid bare at the Solace Summit.
WHITEHALL
Levelling up, scaling down?
By Heather Jameson and Dan Peters | 13 October 2022
Key measures on planning expected to be moved from flagship levelling up Bill.
WHITEHALL
Sector split over finance settlement
By Mark Conrad | 11 October 2022
Financial uncertainty has split opinion over whether local government should push for a multi-yea...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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