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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government must not be ignored during Brexit talks

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2017

Michael Burton says local government has a direct stake in Brexit negotiations. The sector must b...

FINANCE

Is social care making progress?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 29 March 2017

Dr Jonathan Carr-West looks at the major questions the Government’s upcoming green paper on socia...

BUSINESS

UKHCA wants less demanding contracts from local authorities

By James Evison | 29 March 2017

Councils need to provide less burdensome, long-term contracts to help struggling homecare provide...

FINANCE

Walking the commercial tightrope

By Peter Moore | 29 March 2017

Today's finance directors must balance the risk between ensuring a sound business case and being ...

WHITEHALL

Councils 'best' to decide where to spend £2bn for social care

By Dan Peters | 29 March 2017

Councils have been told they are ‘best placed’ to decide how to spend the additional £2bn the Gov...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Dudley and Doncaster making 'continued progress'

By Sam Clayden | 23 March 2017

Inspectors have praised two formerly failing children’s services departments for the strides they...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The Government must recognise the value of social workers

By Blair McPherson | 22 March 2017

It is not what is in the Government’s new social work advice note that trouble’s Blair McPherson....

HEALTH

Councils are braced for NHS cash raid

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2017

Local government is bracing itself for a NHS cash grab as it battles for influence over how to sp...

WHITEHALL

LGA group exit for Surrey leader

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2017

David Hodge has quit as the leader of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Conservative group...

FINANCE

Short-term objectives reap short-term gains

By Tony Kirkham | 22 March 2017

Tony Kirkham says it is vital councils do not use additional social care cash to put off the evil...

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Executive Director of Finance and Investment (S73 Officer)

c£140,000

Build the investment capability of a new strategic authority, then lead its finances into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job

Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority

Corporate Director Community Development

£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support

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North Yorkshire Council

Head of Children’s Social Care

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Durham County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Finance and Investment (S73 Officer)

c£140,000

Build the investment capability of a new strategic authority, then lead its finances into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job

Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority

Corporate Director Community Development

£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support

If you are an accomplished senior leader with experience of delivering strategic change Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Head of Children’s Social Care

£139,874

As our Head of Children’s Social Care, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping a broad range Apply for this job

Durham County Council

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