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Government to bailout more councils over SEND

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2022

The Government is in talks to expand its programme of bailing out under-pressure councils to wipe...

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Fears over Procurement Bill red tape

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2022

The Government has rejected concerns that new procurement rules will create more red tape for loc...

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New roles to 'bash heads' in Whitehall

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2022

Levelling up directors will act as champions for local government in Whitehall, a minister has to...

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Josephs apologises again for lockdown prosecco party

By Paul Marinko | 26 May 2022

Sheffield City Council chief executive Kate Josephs has reiterated her apology after details of h...

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Ministers promise radical reform after child deaths review

By Mark Conrad | 25 May 2022

Ministers have promised radical improvements to data sharing across children’s services after two...

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Lightly grilled mandarins

25 May 2022

Dame Meg Hillier, who chairs the influential Public Accounts Committee, can regularly be found qu...

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Safeguarding fears raised over Homes for Ukraine scheme

By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022

Senior council officials want greater powers to safeguard Ukrainian refugees amid fears revised n...

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Government to strengthen community role in planning

By Paul Marinko | 23 May 2022

The Government has made clear it intends to strengthen the role of communities in new planning le...

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Extending audit deadline will 'distract finance teams'

By Dan Peters | 23 May 2022

Extending the deadline for publishing audited local authority accounts to the end of September fo...

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Inflation 'biggest worry' for pension schemes

By Dan Peters | 19 May 2022

Inflation is the biggest worry for six out of 10 local government pension scheme (LGPS) professio...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council