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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government has 'underestimated' children's centre closures

By Laura Sharman | 10 April 2018

As many as 1,000 Sure Start children’s centres could have closed in the last eight years - double...

THIRD SECTOR

Making social value commissioning work

By Dan Corry | 04 April 2018

Dan Corry is optimistic social value commissioning will provide a platform for local government t...

HOUSING

Older renters ignored by housing policy, charity claims

By Laura Sharman | 27 March 2018

Older private renters are being overlooked by housing policy despite being more likely to report ...

HEALTH

Can charities bridge the health divide?

By Dan Corry | 27 February 2018

Dan Corry argues that local authorities can collaborate more closelywith the third sector to deli...

BUSINESS

Rates relief row comes to court

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018

The dispute between councils and NHS trusts over business rates relief has flared up again after ...

WHITEHALL

Shiny homelessness initiatives are no consolation for supported housing changes

By Denise Hatton | 20 February 2018

If we are to tackle this national homelessness crisis, the Government not only has to progress ne...

BUSINESS

Time to revisit our commissioning strategies and challenge contracts?

By Louise Round | 14 February 2018

As some of the more traditional contracting arrangements get called into question, Louise Round a...

WHITEHALL

Kerslake: Localism Act not backed by resources

By Dan Peters | 22 January 2018

The Localism Act has not been backed up by the resources it needs, according to the civil servant...

THIRD SECTOR

Reach out for long-term relationships

By John Tizard | 10 January 2018

Local authorities should value and want to seek close relationships with their local voluntary an...

HOUSING

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

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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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