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FINANCE
That was the year that was
By Michael Burton | 06 January 2015
It was the year of devolution, combined authorities, rows over the Better Care Fund and Eric Pick...
BUSINESS
Health staffing is up as local government employment falls
By Michael Burton | 17 December 2014
The latest figures on public sector employment out today show a continuing drop in staffing, whic...
WHITEHALL
Choices remain on how to balance the books
By John Healey | 16 December 2014
Each political party’s borrowing requirement would see the books balanced in the next Parliament,...
WHITEHALL
Now it's time for devolution on demand
By Alex Stevenson | 15 December 2014
Hot on the heels of the Scottish independence referendum, the upheaval is creating an agenda whic...
HEALTH
Bringing holistic care to the community
By Maureen McEleney | 15 December 2014
It’s time to take a more compassionate approach to the care of the elderly – seeing the person – ...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Brum is too big to fail
By Heather Jameson | 15 December 2014
Too big to handle or just badly managed? Britain’s second city has come under the spotlight, with...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Tweeting the gap between #localgov and communities
By Adam Leeder | 12 December 2014
This year councils showed a greater appetite for and invested more time in using social media tha...
PAY
Ignore Osborne's pay restraint talk
By Peter Smith | 11 December 2014
There is no reason why local authorities should pay any attention to the chancellor’s Autumn Stat...
FINANCE
Autumn Statement: what to do now the circus has left town?
By Martin Cresswell | 11 December 2014
Local government must not allow the political expediency of the Autumn Statement to deflect it fr...
FINANCE
There is no cloud
By John Seddon | 08 December 2014
Councils should be extremely cautious of ‘the cloud’ John Seddon warns
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Service Director - Education and Skills
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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
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Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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