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ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Social care feels the squeeze on staffing
By Michael Burton | 14 August 2019
The increasing shortage of adult care staff has been highlighted in two reports last week, with t...
POVERTY
Fuelling the future
By Hiba Mahamadi | 14 August 2019
Hiba Mahamadi looks at how the two councils who have stepped in to the energy market have fared s...
FINANCE
Taking the next steps
By Ann McGauran | 06 August 2019
Cllr David Williams steps into the role of new chairman of the County Councils’ Network in Septem...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Road to recovery
By Dan Peters | 06 August 2019
Dan Peters assesses the options available to local authorities as many begin to struggle with sch...
WHITEHALL
Revolving doors at the ministry
30 July 2019
Last week’s reshuffle saw the appointment of the fourth communities secretary since 2015 and the ...
RECRUITMENT
Finding the skills for a full house
By Martin Ford | 24 July 2019
Martin Ford reports on a round table hosted by Penna, discussing the role of local government in ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
It's time to get to work
By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2019
Heather Jameson assesses the growing to-do list facing the sector as a new government takes shape...
HUMAN RESOURCES
'Extraordinary pressures' call for extraordinary resilience
By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2019
Penna’s latest annual survey of chief executives, in partnership with The MJ, highlights their la...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Harnessing the best of the West
By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2019
Ann McGauran reports on the launch of Metro Dynamics’ report making the case for the creation of ...
FINANCE
Standards bearer
By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2019
As communities secretary James Brokenshire launched a review of the local government audit regime...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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