Life expectancy stalls for the first time in a century

25/02/2020

Life expectancy has stopped improving for the first time in more than 100 years, and has actually declined for England’s poorest women, according to a new study.

Jenrick announces over £49bn funding package for councils

England ‘unlikely’ to meet 2030 smoke-free target

Carers of MS sufferers provide ‘35 hours or more’ of unpaid care a week

Council ‘surprised’ by criticisms of its SEND transport policy

Politics and Policy

Outdated regulations forcing councils to use 'harsh' debt collection processes

Council ‘surprised’ by criticisms of its SEND transport policy

Last chance to enter the Street Design Awards

Call for ‘urgent action’ to stop people sleeping in bins

Human Resources

Union accuses town council of being like ‘The Godfather’

A 10% council pay rise is 'affordable' says Unison

Unions reject 'disappointing' 2% council pay offer

Bromley's eight-month strike comes to an end

Finance

Jenrick announces over £49bn funding package for councils

Financial pressures ‘biggest concern’ of school leaders

Public back local tourism taxes

Councils overspent £3bn on children's social care in five years

Transformation

Cornwall Council announces ‘ground-breaking’ joint leadership role

Next London mayor must ‘forge’ new template for devolution

Tees Valley mayor strikes ‘landmark deal’ on former steelwork land

Mayor calls for English Barnett Formula

Health and Social Care

Life expectancy stalls for the first time in a century

Consultation on dedicated school leaders launched

England ‘unlikely’ to meet 2030 smoke-free target

Carers of MS sufferers provide ‘35 hours or more’ of unpaid care a week

Public Property

Environment Agency chief executive calls for more flood resilience

Club used in the film The Full Monty ‘temporarily’ saved

New pilot to turn existing social homes into net-zero properties

Legal & General commits £100m pension money for affordable housing

Is it a climate ‘emergency’?

Alex Massie explores if the climate change crisis is really an 'emergency' or not.

An innovative approach to tackling homelessness

Cllr Sue Fennimore explains what innovative approach Hammersmith & Fulham Council is taking to tackle homelessness.

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Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - West

£30001.0 - £41000.0 per month

In Essex County Council we are "Serious about Social Work". Having recently won the Best Social Work Employer of the Year Award 2018 and been awarded England, Essex, Harlow

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Education Legal Services Officer

Negotiable

Please note that there are 2 positions available, 1 permanent position and 1 fixed term position for 12 months. Essex County Council has embarked upon England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Project Support Officer

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

£25,833 - £29,796 per annum

This role supports the project delivery and business operations of the Asset Strategy and Short Breaks Teams, ensuring that regular business runs... Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Data Administrator

£25,833 - £29,796 per annum

You must have excellent ICT skills to include Excel and Word, plus experience of using email. Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Team Manager - Corporate Support

£33,500 - £36,401 (doe) plus excellent benefits

To be successful you will have previous experience in a Team Management role in service delivery with a focus on continuous improvement. Essex

Recuriter: Epping Forest District Council

Public Property

This issue of Public Property examines how public sector organisations can unlock the hidden value in their land, and why a new approach to construction could help boost the outcomes of the Government’s One Public Estate programme.

The December issue also considers why learnings from ancient cities could provide the key to promoting wellbeing in the modern built environment. It also contains a case study on how the London Borough of Westminster has provided high quality care for the elderly alongside a block of luxury apartments.