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PLANNING

Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit

By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024

A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Build on the political will

By Andy Smith | 30 July 2024

ADCS president Andy Smith promises no simple solutions, but is positive about the prospects of im...

LEADERSHIP

A job in the midst

By Ian Fytche | 30 July 2024

Ian Fytche reflects on two decades as a chief executive, the opportunity offered to lead and shap...

SKILLS

Making a success of Skills England

By Professor Graeme Atherton | 30 July 2024

Taking a locally-led approach from the beginning would give Skills England an immediate kickstart...

HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness: bold new AI-powered thinking is needed

By Alex Stephany | 29 July 2024

AI could be Starmer's secret weapon in solving homelessness and rethinking the welfare state, say...

COVID

The Covid Inquiry needs a local voice

By Henry Bermingham | 29 July 2024

Henry Bermingham calls for the Covid Inquiry to consider giving a greater voice to local governme...

HOUSING

Appetite for construction

By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2024

Jonathan Werran ponders whether the Labour Government’s headline-grabbing housebuilding proposals...

ENVIRONMENT

Planning, planet and participation

By Graham Duxbury | 26 July 2024

Graham Duxbury explains why the new Government needs to put people and nature at the heart of its...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Delivering the mission

By Emmet Regan | 24 July 2024

Emmet Regan presents a delivery framework of ‘Six Ps’ that takes lessons from the previous Labour...

FINANCE

Local government is at least creeping up the agenda

By By Adele Taylor | 24 July 2024

After the King's Speech the sector still needs to work together with a collective voice that ensu...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Eden) - WMF2431e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council