Austerity

By William Eichler | 26 October 2022

A charity has warned against cuts to public health as an analysis reveals that austerity under Co...

FINANCE

Moving towards sound financial management

By Steve Freer | 26 October 2022

Steve Freer sets out some of the actions which need to be considered to achieve real progress in ...

FINANCE

Hunt must protect the frontline and fend off the bond markets

By Michael Burton | 19 October 2022

Michael Burton says that in the end, taxes will have to rise: 'the public want their services, au...

SOLACE

We're determined to do the best that we can for our communities and places

By Kathy O'Leary | 19 October 2022

Kathy O'Leary says we are 'not short of ideas to swap and support to offer, sparking off each oth...

FINANCE

Councils face stark choices on services

By Chris Tambini | 19 October 2022

President of the Society of County Treasurers Chris Tambini says that if local government is goin...

FINANCE

No way to run a whelk stall

By Michael Burton | 10 October 2022

No one said managing the public finances entails easy choices, but the new Government just made i...

FINANCE

Councils braced for fresh cuts

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2022

Councils are bracing themselves for a raft of cuts as embattled Prime Minister Liz Truss this wee...

Councils warn of £2.5bn 'threat' to services

By William Eichler | 04 October 2022

Two-thirds of surveyed councils said they either faced a ‘threat’ to or ‘extreme pressure’ on key...

PLANNING

The devil is in the detail

By Martin Reeves | 27 September 2022

As the dust settles on last week’s not so mini-Budget, Martin Reeves says the creation of up to 3...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We are entering unchartered territory

By Jessica Studdert | 23 September 2022

A smaller state is part of the Truss Government's plan, says Jessica Studdert. 'But as we know fr...

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South Derbyshire District Council

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council