Burnham announces vape and betting shop clampdown

By Dan Peters 12 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed giving councils powers to prevent betting shops, adult gaming centres and vape shops from opening on high streets.

Reablement workers to strike over outsourcing plans

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

Reablement workers in Gloucestershire have voted for two weeks of strike action over plans to outsource their roles to a private company from 17 August.

HBC completes £17m child technology centre in Sheffield

By Lee Peart 11 August 2026

HBC Construction Limited has completed work on the £17m National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) in Sheffield.

ICB confirms boundary changes following Government announcement

By Lee Peart 10 August 2026

North East and North Cumbria ICB has confirmed its boundaries will align with combined combined authorities by 2028.

Scottish Government announces £90m to tackle NHS waiting lists

By Paul Day 29 July 2026

The Scottish Government has announced an additional £90 million to help reduce long waits for NHS treatment, with the funding aimed at increasing outpatient appointments and planned operations across the country.

Councils call for greater powers to boost vaccination rates

By Lee Peart 27 July 2026

Councils have called for greater powers to boost vaccination rates and tackle rising measles cases.

NHS faces collapse without social care reform, says Burnham

By Lee Peart 27 July 2026

The NHS will collapse without social care system reform, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.

Care workers negotiating body to launch by end of the year

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

A new negotiating body will set up by the end of the year as part of the social care Fair Pay Agreement.

Government urged to 'think again' on removing local authorities from ICBs

By Lee Peart 13 July 2026

The Government has been urged to reconsider plans to remove the statutory right for local government representation on ICBs.

Giving gambling the boot

10 July 2026

Will Maimaris, director of public health, shares insight into Haringey Council’s World Cup anti-gambling campaign.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Children's Social Care

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Newbury - Council Offices, Market StreetFrom £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council

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Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

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RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

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£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

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RECRUITER: Cheshire East Council

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