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FINANCE
Woking recovery hindered by capacity issues
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025
Capacity issues are hindering the financial recovery of Woking BC, commissioners have warned.
LEGAL
Former Liverpool mayor charged with bribery
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025
Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson is among a dozen people charged with bribery and misconduct today.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
CSA 'less likely to be identified in child protection plans than ever before'
By Dan Peters | 07 March 2025
The number of children on formal protection plans in England because of sexual abuse has fallen t...
REORGANISATION
Social care disaggregation cost could hit £500m a year, CCN claims
By Dan Peters | 07 March 2025
The annual recurring cost of splitting up and duplicating county council social care services int...
PEOPLE
Borough council appoints interim chief
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2025
Dacorum BC has announced the appointment of Darren Welsh as its interim chief executive.
SCOTLAND
Health and social care facing £457m funding gap in Scotland
By Lee Peart | 06 March 2025
Health and social care finances in Scotland are facing a £457m funding gap in 2024-25, a report h...
POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Stretched capacity slows pace of reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2025
Small unitary councils are to be spared reorganisation until the map has been redrawn in two-tier...
EDUCATION
Call for higher education providers to better support care experienced
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2025
Higher education providers have been urged to work closely with local authorities to ensure peopl...
LEGAL
Legal claims against councils hit 10-year high
By Joe Lepper | 05 March 2025
Judicial review applications against councils have hit a 10-year high, analysis of High Court cas...
PEOPLE
Ombudsman chief executive announced
By Martin Ford | 05 March 2025
Julie Odams has been appointed as chief executive of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsm...
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Assistant Director (ICT and Digital Transformation)
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We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
This is a defining moment for Sefton as we recruit an inspirational leader to help us move from a strong foundation towards outstanding services. Apply for this job
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