CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Inquiry into child abuse initiated

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Council leaders have pledged to work with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse as it l...

FINANCE

Sector must lead the escape from centralism

By Heather Jameson | 03 December 2015

In the aftermath of the Spending Review, there has been lots of talk about what the chancellor’s ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Jacket in

03 December 2015

A 24-hour summit of council bosses from the North was always going to throw up a few surprises.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Heavens above

03 December 2015

Diary was delighted to see so many strong female chief executives at Future Forum North. It seems...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted slams 'inadequate' children's services

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Children’s services in Lancashire and Doncaster have come back under the spotlight after the publ...

HEALTH

Council bosses must 'lead the escape' on health

By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015

The Leeds City Council boss has insisted local government must ‘lead the escape’ after a NHS lead...

FINANCE

Devolution could 'distract' from public sector reform

By Dan Peters | 26 November 2015

Devolution could distract local government from pushing ahead with public sector reform, a counci...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Sector's victory on business rates

By Dan Peters | 26 November 2015

The sector scored a victory in the Spending Review with several Whitehall threats dodged after lo...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Chief exec pay under renewed scrutiny

25 November 2015

Chief executives have yet again been forced to defend their salaries – this time in the face of c...

HEALTH

Porter's senior pay comments jar with LGA view

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2015

Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Lord Porter has criticised the six-figure salaries pa...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council