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FINANCE
Spending power squeeze amid inflation warning
By Dan Peters | 18 January 2022
Councils are bracing themselves for a spending power squeeze amid predictions inflation will soar...
FINANCE
LGA plea for funding certainty
By Martin Ford | 14 January 2022
A call for more certainty over future finances for the sector has been made by the Local Governme...
FINANCE
Tax reforms offer solutions to finance flaws - report
By Martin Ford | 14 January 2022
Changes to the current system could resolve issues around sufficiency and unfairness, and support...
WHITEHALL
Gove reveals new cladding plan
By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2022
Michael Gove has vowed to use the law or increase taxes on developers if they refuse to pay for t...
PLANNING
Fund planners to solve housing crisis - Lords
By Martin Ford | 07 January 2022
Peers have said council planning departments must be better resourced to prevent an ‘emerging cri...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Omicron wave hits council services
By Martin Ford | 04 January 2022
Staff shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are taking their toll on council services around ...
COUNCILLORS
Royal recognition for LGA
By Martin Ford | 04 January 2022
Senior figures from the Local Government Association (LGA) have received awards in the Queen’s Ne...
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
Care chief asks if hospitality staff could help tackle social care crisis
23 December 2021
A former president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has asked if ...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: New core funding model mooted for LRFs
By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2021
Whitehall officials are considering a rollout of core funding for local resilience forums (LRFs) ...
SKILLS
Tackling skills and supply deficits
By Ian Thompson | 14 December 2021
More than half of councils are reporting disruption to their services due to not having the right...
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A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
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Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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