HEALTH

Devo a one-way trip for councils

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

Councils could be left trapped in combined authorities even if their circumstances change, commun...

SCRUTINY

Opaque devo practices 'create culture of secrecy'

By Sam Clayden | 25 November 2015

A lack of transparency in the devolution process now will ‘create a culture of secrecy’ going for...

SCRUTINY

Kerslake: 'Realistic' approach to devo transparency

By Sam Clayden | 24 November 2015

Lord Kerslake has called for a pragmatic approach to transparency around devolution deals.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

CLG committee defends Manchester visit criticism

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2015

The communities and local government (CLG) committee has been criticised for failing to publicise...

WHITEHALL

Betts calls for clarity over refugee funding

By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2015

Clive Betts has called for more clarity from the Government on future funding to pay for Syrian ...

FINANCE

Warming up to an important task

By Barry Pirie | 03 September 2015

Barry Pirie asks if the public sector pay freeze risks leaving top talent out in the cold?

WHITEHALL

CLG LOBO loans decision imminent

By Dan Peters | 03 September 2015

The select committee looking into controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans is exp...

HEALTH

No quiet summer for lawyers

By Bev Cullen | 18 August 2015

Summer is not a quiet time for local government lawyers, as the summer break provides an opportun...

FINANCE

Campaigners could challenge councils over LOBO loans

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

Councils could face a raft of challenges to their annual accounts from campaigners against the us...

BUSINESS

CIPFA may re-examine LOBO loan debate

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2015

Controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans could be looked at again by the Chartere...

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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