Title
FINANCE
Give districts full freedoms on precepts
18 January 2021
Why not remove precepts entirely for all local authorities and leave increases to be determined a...
HEALTH
PM wants councils to 'lead the fight' on vaccinations
By Martin Ford | 14 January 2021
The Prime Minister has promised councils will receive data on the COVID-19 vaccination programme ...
FINANCE
Our new beginning is here – let's not make a meal of it
By Heather Jameson | 13 January 2021
There are some major hurdles ahead, says Heather Jameson. 'Government’s quick fixes – to raise co...
SOCIAL CARE
Scottish councils call for fair funding to avoid 'damaging consequences'
By Laura Sharman | 12 January 2021
Council leaders in Scotland have called for an end to small ring-fenced pots of funding and no ca...
HEALTH
Warning over integrated care plan
By Dan Peters | 11 January 2021
Proposals to merge health bodies into larger regional integrated care systems (ICS) are ‘in dange...
HEALTH
Give local councils freedoms on workforce vaccination
By Paul Najsarek | 06 January 2021
Councils need the freedoms and flexibilities to determine which parts of their workforce should b...
HEALTH
Major incidents over COVID declared
By Dan Peters | 04 January 2021
Major incidents have been declared for London, Essex, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire,...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
One in nine care workers not tested weekly
By Martin Ford | 16 December 2020
A government pledge to test all care home staff every seven days is not being met, according to a...
COMMUNITIES
We need to reach out to disabled people in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
By Dr Peter Unwin | 15 December 2020
Dr Peter Unwin highlights the findings of a new and pioneering study into the missing voices of d...
SOCIAL CARE
More a relay race than a marathon
By John Henderson | 07 December 2020
John Henderson describes how Staffordshire CC has mobilised its staff so far to match changing ne...
Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
Service Director - Education and Skills
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
£98, 135 - £113,630
Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
