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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Hard truths facing the NHS
By Matthew Taylor | 21 July 2026
As Andy Burnham arrives at No10, Matthew Taylor argues that real NHS transformation demands upfro...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Should health, care and local government departments merge?
By Christopher Exeter | 03 July 2026
With Andy Burnham poised to become Prime Minister and launch what could be a radical restructure ...
DEVOLUTION
Devo, democracy and local government's constitutional future
By Jonathan S Davies | 02 July 2026
Jonathan S Davies asks if English local government can be constitutionally protected.
LEADERSHIP
The burden of borrowed enthusiasm
By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026
Blair McPherson says organisations wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is ex...
COMMUNITIES
Towards a community-powered future
By Anna Randle | 11 June 2026
New Local’s annual festival of community power, Stronger Things, gets under way next week. Anna R...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How we can sort out social care
By Lee Peart | 08 June 2026
Adult social care leaders gathered at The King’s Fund charity to discuss the prospects for finall...
DEVOLUTION
Government must invest in sector's capacity and agency
By Mo Baines | 08 June 2026
Mo Baines argues that councils’ crucial role as convenors of economic stakeholders and partnershi...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Return of the Extended Ministerial Office?
By David Godfrey | 03 June 2026
Amidst the current calls for civil service reform, David Godfrey asks if Extended Ministerial Off...
EMPLOYMENT
Enthusiasm alone won't solve the NEET crisis
By Heather Jameson | 03 June 2026
Addressing the crisis in youth unemployment may be a priority, says Heather Jameson. 'But when ev...
LG CHALLENGE
LG Challenge: Streamlining support for care leavers in Warwickshire
By Michael Barrett | 03 June 2026
Warwickshire CC was the setting for the fourth stage of the LG Challenge, with a focus on the con...
Service Directors: Children’s Social Care (North and South)
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Service Directors: Children’s Social Care (North and South)
Up to £137,000
To succeed, you’ll already have an impressive and comprehensive track record of effectiveness, with particular experience in service improvement Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
circa £130,000
As our new Director, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering digital transformation across the council and beyond. Apply for this job
Director of Education
£111,136 – £116,521
The council is now looking for a social work qualified Director of Adult Social Care Apply for this job
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