ECONOMIC GROWTH

For now, investment zones look like another short term wheeze

By Mike Emmerich | 19 October 2022

Mike Emmerich looks at the possible future for investment zones – and offers the chancellor some ...

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

Mini-Budget: Government in 'early discussions' on investment zones

By Ann McGauran | 23 September 2022

The Government is in ‘early discussions with nearly 40 places’ including Tees Valley and the West...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Birmingham has no alternative other than to declare a cost of living crisis

By Cllr Ian Ward | 12 September 2022

As Birmingham City Council declares a cost of living emergency, leader Ian Ward says the Prime Mi...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

More grant funding, not devolved tax powers, will support levelling up

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 31 August 2022

Sir Stephen Houghton says fiscal devolution is not a ‘levelling up’ silver bullet – and a new ref...

BUSINESS RATES

Get ready for the next crisis

By Michael Burton | 17 August 2022

During the pandemic, local government stepped up to the plate despite initial scepticism from Whi...

BUSINESS RATES

We need commitment over funding reform timetables

09 August 2022

Tracy Bingham hopes the two-year funding settlement will still happen - 'but we need to know what...

BUSINESS RATES

Polling backs councils' fiscal devolution call

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2022

Ministers should devolve fiscal powers to councils to boost the UK’s economic recovery, South Eas...

HEALTH

Inflation's impact is far-reaching

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 26 July 2022

Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen says that for district councils 'to remain prudent, painful decisions will...

SOCIAL CARE

A tale of two factions

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2022

As the Tory leadership candidates start setting out their campaign policies, how much are they re...

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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