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WHITEHALL
NAO 'concerned' about accountability as powers devolved
By Dan Peters | 27 November 2015
The independent National Audit Office (NAO) will keep a close eye on accountability as Whitehall ...
FINANCE
Cuts could put fire fighters at risk
By Sam Clayden | 05 November 2015
Further cuts to fire and rescue funding could put safety at risk, shrink the organisation and lea...
HEALTH
Rates reform is risking house of cards collapse
By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015
Whitehall must demonstrate it is genuinely devolving powers instead of just passing on cuts, a se...
WHITEHALL
SOLACE Summit: 'Push it in their face'
By Dan Peters | 09 October 2015
The head of the National Audit Office has urged senior council officers to gather evidence and ho...
HEALTH
NAO survey highlights council Care Act concerns
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015
Local authorities are being put under increased financial risk by Whitehall uncertainty over how ...
WHITEHALL
Improvement results finally made public
By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015
Smith Square has finally made public its consultation on the future of sector-led improvement – f...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Everyone should have the right to be heard
By Mark Whitehead | 27 July 2015
As calls come for a radical re-think of the government’s current complaints system, Mark Whitehea...
FINANCE
Agents of change?
By John Tizard | 27 July 2015
The Government is intent on local authorities outsourcing more but there are alternative ways to ...
SOCIAL CARE
CQC 'still has long way to go' warns NAO
By MJ reporter | 22 July 2015
The regulator at the centre of fierce criticism over alleged blunders has made good progress, acc...
FINANCE
Councils 'turning their backs' on care leavers
By Jamie Hailstone | 17 July 2015
The chair of an influential parliamentary committee has accused some councils of ‘turning their b...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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