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Children's social worker numbers drop for first time since 2017

By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023

The Government has been urged to act after official figures showed the number of children’s socia...

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Conservative 'darling' interviewed

By Paul Marinko | 23 February 2023

The latest Our World is Local podcast features an interview with the leader of Stoke-on-Trent Cit...

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Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023

The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...

HEALTH

Bed blocking down by just 3% a month on from £250m plan

By Paul Marinko | 22 February 2023

The Government’s £250m initiative to speed up hospital discharges reduced the number of bed block...

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LGA-backed coalition in fresh plea for Government leisure support

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2023

A coalition including the Local Government Association (LGA) has written to Prime Minister Rishi ...

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Gove reaches for the stars

21 February 2023

Has communities secretary Michael Gove found just the man to solve the Government’s levelling up ...

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There is real opportunity for big reforms

By Jessica Studdert | 21 February 2023

Jessica Studdert says it can be hard to be optimistic about the national Government machine's abi...

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The problem with over-reach

By Patrick Diamond | 21 February 2023

Patrick Diamond examines the continuing dysfunctionality at the centre that is holding back Engli...

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Survey throws doubt on prompt energy bill help

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2023

Seven in 10 councils do not expect to be able to dole out a key winter energy bill grant until th...

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£5.4bn surplus recorded for public finances

By Michael Burton | 21 February 2023

The public finances showed a welcome £5.4bn surplus last month as record self-assessment tax reve...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council