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How key is procurement for reaching climate targets in local government? 02/08/2021 After hosting a first-of-its-kind event, Net Zero Week, Gavin Rimmington shares insight into why procurement is key for enabling the public sector to reach climate targets.
Procurement and the challenges of decarbonising local government fleets 12/07/2021 Gavin Rimmington offers insight into the important role of procurement to decarbonising local government fleets, and the most efficient ways to enable large-scale transitioning.

Analysis

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.

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Beyond the Language of Crisis: Fixing social care's workforce problem

LocalGov talks to ADASS President Phil Holmes about the social care workforce crisis and what the PM's reform plans need to deliver.

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Family Drug and Alcohol Court Social Worker

£39,152- £47,181 per annum

Gloucestershire Children's Service are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to join the Tewkesbury Children and Families team. Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Recuriter: Gloucestershire County Council

Engineer Schemes and Major Maintenance

£32,061 - £34, 434

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. Halton, Lancaster

Recuriter: Halton Borough Council

Social Worker

£38,220 - £40,777

Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. Gloucestershire

Recuriter: Gloucestershire County Council