CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Wanted: A cross-party view on SEND

By Greg Clark | 15 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. ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Warwickshire probe over councillor SEND comments

By William Eichler | 07 February 2024

Warwickshire CC has launched an investigation after a video showed councillors making disparaging...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

SEND soars ahead in Herts

By Hero Slinn | 05 February 2024

Hertfordshire CC’s system-wide approach has made SEND everyone’s business, writes Hero Slinn.

FINANCE

MPs demand fundamental reform of council funding

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2024

The Government has been urged by a cross-party committee of MPs to address the ‘out-of-control fi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Stockton's winning digital formula

By Cllr Lisa Evans | 31 January 2024

Stockton BC scooped the digital transformation award at The MJ Awards for its innovative approach...

FINANCE

Lyons: Where are we now?

By Michael Burton | 23 January 2024

The Lyons review of local government was published 17 years ago. If the inquiry recommendations h...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

SEND school transport's impossible situation

By Ann Carruthers | 23 January 2024

Suzanne Smith and Ann Carruthers set out recommendations to government from a report highlighting...

FINANCE

Stormy waters ahead

By Mark Conrad | 08 January 2024

Mark Conrad talks to three major groups of councils about what the provisional finance settlement...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance (s151)

£107,198pa, pro rata

Herefordshire Council is a financially stable, well-run unitary council in one of England's most beautiful counties. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Principal Occupational Therapist

Band I SCP 44-47 (£53,885 - £57,195 per annum)

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and improve their quality of life? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance

£57,615 - £63,024 per annum

Hyndburn is a great place to work, and the role comes with a great benefits package Apply for this job

Hyndburn Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance (s151)

£107,198pa, pro rata

Herefordshire Council is a financially stable, well-run unitary council in one of England's most beautiful counties. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Principal Occupational Therapist

Band I SCP 44-47 (£53,885 - £57,195 per annum)

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and improve their quality of life? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance

£57,615 - £63,024 per annum

Hyndburn is a great place to work, and the role comes with a great benefits package Apply for this job

Hyndburn Borough Council