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FINANCE
Getting to grips with a tough gig
By Rob Whiteman CBE | 09 October 2024
Public services need bold reform from a fresh government, says Rob Whiteman. He looks at what nee...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Council issued SEND improvement notice for 'widespread failings'
By Martin Ford | 28 August 2024
An improvement notice has been issued to Suffolk CC’s services for children with special educatio...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Build on the political will
By Andy Smith | 30 July 2024
ADCS president Andy Smith promises no simple solutions, but is positive about the prospects of im...
SEND
SEND system 'not working'
By Dan Peters | 25 July 2024
Educational outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have fai...
EDUCATION
Councils looking after record 576,000 children with SEND
By William Eichler | 13 June 2024
Councils are looking after record numbers of children and young people with special educational n...
SOCIAL CARE
Counties call for action in key election battlegrounds
By Simon Edwards | 28 May 2024
Simon Edwards outlines CCN members' asks of the General Election contenders ahead of polling day ...
SOCIAL CARE
Unlocking the potential of technology-enabled care
By Robert Turnbull | 20 May 2024
Robert Turnbull and Alyson Scurfield look at how to build the investment case for technology-enab...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Wanted: A cross-party view on SEND
By Greg Clark | 16 April 2024
The unwillingness of either of the Government contenders to make future SEND spending commitments...
WHITEHALL
Clark: Tories and Labour unwilling to address SEND crisis
By Paul Marinko | 15 April 2024
Labour and the Conservatives have been accused of an ‘unwillingness’ to confront the crisis in sp...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
An uplifting social alliance
By Mark Whitehead | 26 March 2024
Young people with learning disabilities want to work, but more supported internships are needed. ...
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- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
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- Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
- EXCLUSIVE: Council tax support localisation hits poorer areas
- Councils cutting services to pay for social care, think tank warns
Infrastructure Manager – Highways
£71,335 - £75,113
Northumberland is a place of scale, ambition and opportunity. Apply for this job
Service Director – Adult Social Care
£106,769 to £114,229
We’re seeking an inspiring, strategic leader... Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)
Up to £78,510 p.a. (pay award pending)
Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents
- Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
- EXCLUSIVE: Council tax support localisation hits poorer areas
- Councils cutting services to pay for social care, think tank warns
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