FINANCE

The Tory social care policy is a stinker, but what else is on offer?

By Adam Lent | 22 May 2017

Theresa May's social care policy is a stinker, but the proposals have broken new ground in many i...

SOCIAL CARE

Future social care workforce 'at risk'

By William Eichler | 18 May 2017

One in four social care staff are leaving the profession every year, a health charity has found.

DEVOLUTION

Dear metro mayors, unite to seize an even bigger prize

By Ed Cox | 17 May 2017

Ed Cox addresses the six elected mayors directly, calling on them to join together and form an un...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Labour is sick but it is not yet terminal

By Ben Page | 17 May 2017

Labour is like a very ill patient that refuses to die, but Ben Page predicts the party's demise i...

FINANCE

Burnham's integration vow over GM health and care

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2017

Andy Burnham has vowed to drive ‘further and deeper’ integration in Greater Manchester as he push...

WHITEHALL

In the real world the storm clouds are gathering

By Michael Burton | 17 May 2017

As the parties make hollow pre-election promises, Michael Burton warns there are serious question...

WHITEHALL

Labour's manifesto lacks a commitment to localism

By Heather Jameson | 17 May 2017

The Labour Party bills itself as the party of devolution, but Heather Jameson argues its manifest...

DEVOLUTION

Metro mayors: from election to implementation

By Tina Hallett | 16 May 2017

Tina Hallett sets out the approaches the new mayors should consider if they are to succeed in the...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

CSE still 'massive challenge'

By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2017

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is still a ‘massive’ challenge for councils and should not be tre...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Where do we go from here?

By Gill Morris | 16 May 2017

It’s time for the metro mayors lead the way, writes Gill Morris.

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council