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POLICY AND POLITICS
Spending on B&Bs for homeless families soars
By By Neil Merrick | 01 October 2026
The cost to councils of placing homeless families in B&Bs has shot up by a quarter, with spending by London boroughs more than doubling, according to official figures.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Concerns raised over Scots shake-up
By Dan Peters | 28 September 2026
Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of clarity around the consultation process and th...
SCOTLAND
Scots structure plans opens the door to debate
By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2026
If the Scottish Government's plans for council reorganisation offer 'a community led, economicall...
SCOTLAND
Scots council map to be torn up
By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026
The Scottish Government has announced proposals for a major shake-up of councils.
SCOTLAND
Scottish councils press for more powers
By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026
Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...
FINANCE
Fixing the financial foundations
By Emma Foy | 09 September 2026
Modernising the technology underpinning councils’ finances makes it easier for local authority ma...
SCOTLAND
Scottish local government system to be overhauled
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026
A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Nobody ever voted for a map
By Ben Page | 17 August 2026
Rewiring the State offers the most significant shift in local government for a generation, but th...
POLICY AND POLITICS
As London's rough sleepers drop by 10% – can Burnham make that figure national?
By By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026
In his first speech after taking office, standing on the steps of Downing Street, Prime Minister ...
ELECTIONS
EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure
By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026
The elections system is under ‘increasing strain’ and ‘likely to fail’ if put under further press...
FINANCE
Scottish councils funding falling short
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Funding for Scottish councils is failing to keep pace with rising costs and demand according to t...
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Head of Service – Social Care
£60k pa plus International Supplement
Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Apply for this job
Head of Service, Operations (Adult Social Care)
£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.
York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job
Head of Practice Development (Adult Social Care)
£60,662 to £68,265 plus reviewable market supplement up to £79,480 alongside an attractive benefits package and relocation support.
York is at an important point in the development of our Adult Social Care services. Apply for this job
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