ECONOMIC GROWTH

Using the past to shape our future

By Kersten England | 11 September 2023

The UK’s youngest city has provided many important historical examples of civic leadership and pi...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Why it might be better to be French

By Ben Page | 11 September 2023

France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...

OFSTED

Swindon children's services 'inadequate'

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2023

Swindon BC’s children’s services have been judged inadequate by Ofsted.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children and young people in care are at risk of becoming invisible

By Michael Hudson | 05 September 2023

The Government must 'urgently look at ways to find more funding for children’s care and safeguard...

SOLACE

Is basic income the answer?

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 05 September 2023

As chief executives gather for the annual Solace Wales conference, Amanda Hill-Dixon looks at the...

FINANCE

Stoke-on-Trent City Council at risk of bankruptcy

By William Eichler | 05 September 2023

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has warned it is on the verge of effective bankruptcy as it called fo...

HEALTH

Serving up a food strategy

04 September 2023

Local authorities are increasingly playing a more prominent role in creating healthy, sustainable...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Virtual schools: expanding a hidden asset

By Owen Mapley | 04 September 2023

A recent report from the County Councils' Network explores the development of virtual schools ove...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Working to help children's services in Essex grow

By Helen Lincoln | 04 September 2023

Essex CC has achieved a second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for children’s social care...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Maximising early years' potential

By Andy Smith | 26 August 2023

Help with childcare should be targeted at the most socially and economically disadvantaged famili...

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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Somerset Council

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