WHITEHALL

Devolved powers 'in need of long-term plan'

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Devolution must not consist of a ‘series of short-term and opportunistic one-off deals,’ a MP has...

FINANCE

How to deliver genuine change

By Laura Sharman | 14 July 2015

Local authorities must change the way they deliver efficiency and transformation programmes. The ...

FINANCE

Calls for northern Devon combined authority rejected

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Calls have been made for a combined authority covering northern Devon.

HEALTH

Ministers strike a new tone at the LGA conference

By Michael Burton | 08 July 2015

Michael Burton on how the ministerial tone has changed since the election.

FINANCE

Combined authorities hot topic at conference

By Paul Lankester | 08 July 2015

Chief executive of Stratford-upon-Avon DC, Paul Lankester, on how the combined authorities debate...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Leaders plan to create 'most effective' combined authority

By Heather Jameson | 06 July 2015

Leaders from the West Midlands have published their plans to tackle infrastructure, economic grow...

HEALTH

Treating the cause

By Dame Clare Tickell | 01 July 2015

Early intervention is key to improving the lives of those in the care sector, but, with ongoing c...

BUSINESS

PwC survey highlights expected growth of combined authorities

By Michael Burton | 01 July 2015

Combined authorities are expected to cover almost two-thirds of English local authorities by 2020...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'No deals without LEPs' says Clark

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

Communities secretary Greg Clark has promised no devolution deals will be done without the backin...

FINANCE

Lords want needs-based funding for devolution

By MJ reporter | 01 July 2015

Labour Lords have called for devolution to be accompanied by needs-based funding and multi-year f...

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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