WASTE

Latest Ombudsman's report reignites the outsourcing debate

06 September 2017

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s recent report, Lifting the lid on bin complaints...

FINANCE

Counties and districts clash over DFG spend

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

Furious rows have been erupting around the country with counties and districts clashing over whic...

BUSINESS

Outsourcing blamed for bin complaints increase

By Laura Sharman | 23 August 2017

The outsourcing of waste collections by councils in England has led to an increase in the number ...

LEGAL

Councils urged to review homelessness procedures

By William Eichler | 17 August 2017

Councils have been urged to ensure their homelessness procedures are ‘fit for purpose’ after faul...

LEGAL

Authority denies abusing legal powers

By Sam Clayden | 09 August 2017

A council has hit back at a government watchdog after being accused of abusing legal powers to ha...

LEGAL

Council accused of abusing legal powers to gag complaints

By Sam Clayden | 08 August 2017

A council has hit back at a government watchdog after being accused of abusing legal powers to ha...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Local government complaints increase

By Laura Sharman | 02 August 2017

The number of complaints about councils that have been investigated and upheld by the Local Gover...

WHITEHALL

Ombudsman report prompts fresh DoLS reform calls

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

Fresh calls have been made for urgent reforms to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) sys...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Keeping watch at the heart of democracy

By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2017

Local government is undergoing some of the most profound changes in its history. Heather Jameson ...

BUSINESS

Council is rapped over outsourcing care services

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 January 2017

The outgoing Local Government Ombudsman has warned local authorities they ‘cannot contract out ac...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

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