CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't pass on unfair cuts to charities, Pickles warns councils

By Jonathan Werran | 12 June 2013

Communities secretary Eric Pickles tells councils not to ‘pull up the drawbridge on the voluntary...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Benefits change threatens 428,000 disabled claimants, charity warns

By Thomas Bridge | 12 June 2013

Disability Rights UK warns new disabled claimants would be penalised under today's nationwide lau...

FINANCE

Report calls for launch of social care bonds

By Laura Sharman | 12 June 2013

A proposal to pay for care through savings bonds will be put forward in a report tomorrow.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Getting to the bottom of the issue: welfare reform

By Ben Denton | 10 June 2013

Ben Denton, strategic director for housing and regeneration for Westminster City Council outlines...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Essex CC leader 'excited' about social investment

By Jamie Hailstone | 07 June 2013

The leader of Essex CC has highlighted the benefits of social investment bonds at a G8 summit.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Kent accepts claim

05 June 2013

Kent CC failed to support a child abandoned by his parents, according to the Local Government Omb...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Care leavers focus

05 June 2013

A leading care charity has urged UK universities to take better account of the needs of care leav...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Welsh advice charities given funding boost

By Jonathan Werran | 24 May 2013

Welsh charities providing free advice services can bid from £1.9m cash pot to help meet the chall...

FINANCE

Citizens Advice warns of mounting council tax debt problems

By Jonathan Werran | 24 May 2013

Local authorities must act now to help increasing numbers of residents deal with council tax debt...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Universal Credit will respect localism, minister claims

By Jonathan Werran | 21 May 2013

Lord Freud writes to councils explaining the role local authorities will play in helping deliver ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

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