WHITEHALL

Public service reform is back on the table

By Jessica Studdert | 09 January 2023

Jessica Studdert says public sector reform is back on the agenda and could make room for a more n...

FINANCE

Scottish council leaders warn of job losses

By William Eichler | 05 December 2022

Local authority leaders in Scotland today warned of job losses amid an ‘extremely precarious fina...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Why levelling up is on life support

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 November 2022

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says it is the poorest and most vulnerable who rely on local services a...

HEALTH

'A' word that's key to the next election

By Michael Burton | 30 November 2022

The Red Wall seats that delivered the Conservative victory in 2019 are turned off by spending cut...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Chancellor's plans hit the most deprived councils hardest, says report

By Ann McGauran | 25 November 2022

The most deprived councils will see the smallest uplifts in their core spending power as a result...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: The coming years will be extraordinarily difficult

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 21 November 2022

The chancellor hopes for growth by balancing tax rises and spending restraint, but the statement ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Autumn Statement: It's pretty depressing, but it could have been worse

By Chris Tambini | 21 November 2022

Chris Tambini says that after the Autumn Statement local government is in a better place than we ...

COUNCIL TAX

Autumn Statement: Jam today, gruel tomorrow

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2022

In last week’s Autumn Statement chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pushed public spending cuts beyond the...

FINANCE

Councils face £3bn funding gap

By William Eichler | 31 October 2022

Local authorities could be forced to cut essential services as they face a collective funding gap...

FINANCE

It is time to stand up and say 'enough is enough'

By John Tizard | 31 October 2022

This is not the time for setting unbalanced budgets, but it is also not the time to act as if cou...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Head of Operational Services

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South Derbyshire District Council

frederica-diamanta

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