FINANCE

Investing in young people

By Kathryn Morley | 06 September 2016

Innovative financial leadership will be crucial for universal provision of youth services, says K...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A plan for public health

By Paul O'Brien | 06 September 2016

The Childhood Obesity strategy was a let-down but councils still need to step up their work on pu...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Liverpool's safeguarding abilities under scrutiny

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2016

Liverpool City Council is the latest authority to face questions over its ability to safeguard ch...

WHITEHALL

Wilshaw: Councils must take responsibility for all schools

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 September 2016

The Government’s outgoing chief inspector of schools has called on local authority bosses to ‘sta...

FINANCE

Reading Council hits back at scathing MP letter

By Sam Clayden | 02 September 2016

A senior Reading councillor has hit back after a local MP questioned her ability to turn around t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Refugee response 'working smoothly'

By Sam Clayden | 31 August 2016

Councils have pointed to official figures on refugees as evidence the Home Affairs Committee was ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Big ideas for NEETs

By Hannah Goldie | 31 August 2016

Big data will help tackle youth unemployment and assist councils to target support, says Hannah G...

FINANCE

Social care spend a 'threat to Hull's financial future'

31 August 2016

Hull City Council’s finance chief has warned the local authority may struggle in the face of risi...

FINANCE

LGA demands academy auditing powers

By Sam Clayden | 25 August 2016

Councils want to claw back control of school auditing responsibilities as leaders challenge White...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Hold-up of controversial scheme 'issue of timing not policy'

By Sam Clayden | 25 August 2016

Holyrood remains ‘firmly committed’ to its controversial named person policy despite its implemen...

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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