ECONOMIC GROWTH

Clark 'to clarify plans' for urban devo deals

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 June 2015

Greg Clark has been asked to clarify what the Government plans to offer urban communities for pos...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Minister: Elected mayors not a devolution 'deal-breaker' for counties

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2015

Local government minister Marcus Jones has attempted to reassure counties by confirming a devolut...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The end of cities

By Jonathan Carr-West | 03 June 2015

We must think about what a city and its governance should look like and make sure we create bigge...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolution split in Warwickshire

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2015

A split over the future course of devolution to Warwickshire is emerging between County Hall and ...

HOUSING

Bold thinking required

By David Buckle | 03 June 2015

David Buckle reflects on his two years as chair of the District Chief Executives' Network, and lo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Serving notice

By Jonathan Werran | 03 June 2015

Jonathan Werran delves through the detail of the first Queen’s Speech from a Conservative majorit...

FINANCE

Let councils rehouse the nation, new report urges

By Jonathan Werran | 02 June 2015

Councils should be given a stronger role as lead developers for the construction of new housing s...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Osborne to offer Midlands Powerhouse opportunity

By Jonathan Werran | 01 June 2015

Chancellor George Osborne will today use a visit to the West Midlands to advance the Government’s...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lloyd appointed interim Greater Manchester mayor

By Jonathan Werran | 29 May 2015

Former chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, Tony Lloyd, has beaten Wigan MBC leader Lord Pete...

DCLG

Baroness Williams: Districts must help drive growth

By Jonathan Werran | 27 May 2015

District councils will not be left out in the Government’s devolution drive, newly-appointed loca...

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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