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NCASC: Councils must be 'equal partner' in neighbourhood working, leader says
NCASC

NCASC: Councils must be 'equal partner' in neighbourhood working, leader says

By Lee Peart | 26 November 2025

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, chair of the Local Government Association (LGA) Health and Wellbeing Committee, has said councils must be ‘an equal partner’ in neighbourhood working.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

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A pioneering care staffing platform could save councils millions, topple agency dependence and pu...

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With so much funding locked into NHS provision, only bold reform in how care is delivered will un...

REORGANISATION

Rival bids see Norfolk clash over public sector reform

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Public sector reform has emerged as a key battleground among rival local reorganisation bids in t...

WORKFORCE

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Unison leader Christina McAnea warns of worsening local government finances, inadequate pay and p...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Navigating the Covid storm

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A book about how a London borough which found itself with the highest incidence of Covid-19 in th...

WHITEHALL

Local authorities to fund half of increased labour costs under fair pay agreement

By Lee Peart | 27 October 2025

Councils are projected to fund more than half (52%) of increased labour costs passed on by provid...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reorganisation financial risk warning

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2025

Local government reorganisation has been highlighted as a key concern by the Public Accounts Comm...

HEALTH

Breaking the cycle

By Matthew Taylor | 14 October 2025

Can local government protect the vision of the 10-year plan from the pressure of day-to-day NHS d...

POLICY AND POLITICS

After the reshuffle: ensuring the LGA's voice continues to be heard

By Louise Gittins | 23 September 2025

The LGA is engaging with the new ministerial team and with parliament to help shape reforms aroun...

SOCIAL CARE

AI and tech – the evolution of care

By Simon Guerrier | 22 September 2025

Simon Guerrier examines what AI and technology-enabled care are, the benefits they can bring, the...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director – Community Health, Wellbeing & Prevention (DASS)

£160,000

Southampton is a bold, diverse and fast-changing city. Apply for this job

Southampton City Council

Principal Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial

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Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Practice Supervisor - Integrated Front Door

From £50,269 to £63,837

Are you an effective and decisive leader? Apply for this job

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