ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local transport bodies need greater freedoms

By Cllr Judith Blake | 10 July 2018

Local economies suffer due to transport disruption. Cllr Judith Blake explains what cities need i...

CORE CITIES

Keeping our creative economy afloat

By Cllr Judith Blake | 16 May 2018

Cllr Judith Blake on funding cities' cultural offerings.

WHITEHALL

Are our arguments finally getting through to ministers?

By Cllr Judith Blake | 20 March 2018

While some in government seem to be getting the message about council finances, Cllr Judith Blake...

WHITEHALL

Deprivation key to fair funding - Core Cities

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018

Student numbers, deprivation, density and pollution should all be recognised by the Government wh...

FINANCE

Timetable will plunge sector into 'crisis management'

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018

Local government would be thrown into a period of ‘crisis management’ under the Government’s curr...

FINANCE

Over-85 numbers must be in new formula - CCN

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018

County councils have said it is ‘crucial’ that the new funding formula is able to reflect the gro...

ENVIRONMENT

Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success

By Andrew Carter | 12 March 2018

Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. A...

CORE CITIES

Core Cities bypass ministers to meet Brexit negotiator Barnier

By Heather Jameson | 20 February 2018

Leaders of the UK’s cities met with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier yesterday in a crucial bid...

CORE CITIES

Turning challenges into opportunities

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2017

Despite growing challenges for local government and financial uncertainty ahead of the upcoming B...

FINANCE

Frugal authorities may be left exposed to more cuts

By Heather Jameson and Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2017

It is a ‘tragic truth’ that local government’s ability to deal with cuts has left it vulnerable t...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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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