ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Osborne plans 'metro mayor' for Greater Manchester

By Jonathan Werran | 31 October 2014

Chancellor George Osborne is set to foist a ‘metro mayor’ on Greater Manchester in return for gre...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sandwell leader gives Christmas deadline for combined authority

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014

The leader of Sandwell MBC has warned he may look at joining forces with other councils if plans ...

FINANCE

Exclusive: Stark warning issued over 'broken' finances

By Heather Jameson | 28 October 2014

Local government is facing the ‘last throw of the dice’ for reforming its finance system, accordi...

FINANCE

The last throw of the dice

By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2014

As the Independent Commission on Local Government Finance publishes its interim report, chair of ...

DEVOLUTION

Wirral votes for devolution

By Heather Jameson | 24 October 2014

Wirral Council had voted to support a motion calling on the government to devolve more powers and...

PEOPLE

New appointment to help realise West Midlands combined authority

By Dan Peters | 22 October 2014

Wolverhampton City Council’s strategic director for community has been appointed chief executive ...

WHITEHALL

Cabinet seat call for cities

By Dan Peters | 21 October 2014

The Government should consider giving cities a permanent seat at cabinet, a 12-month inquiry publ...

DCLG

Keep the door open on the road to devolution

By Heather Jameson | 15 October 2014

It is less than a month ago that the Scots voted on independence, the poll which kicked off the d...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Boroughs bid for CA status

By Heather Jameson | 15 October 2014

London boroughs should be allowed to create combined authorities as part of the push towards devo...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

Authorities in crisis as bosses walk away

By Jonathan Werran | 14 October 2014

Councils comprising the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are facing a leadership crisis –...

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council