FINANCE

Councils urged to draw on crisis management skills

By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022

Scotland’s councils should draw on their COVID-19 experiences when handling the new challenges po...

COUNCILLORS

Birthday Zoom

18 May 2022

Many say you have to be a sucker for punishment to seek office in local government.

COUNCILLORS

A how to guide for new leaders

By Claire Kober | 18 May 2022

After the local elections, Claire Kober offers some tips for new leaders navigating political off...

FINANCE

Investigation into 'errors' that cost Liverpool £4.5m

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2022

An investigation has been launched into ‘control failures and errors’ that cost Liverpool City Co...

COUNCILLORS

Councillors to boycott meetings

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2022

Councillors in the largest political group on Hartlepool BC have announced a boycott of meetings ...

ELECTIONS

Shifting local elections to the spotlight

By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 May 2022

Dr Jonathan Carr-West says local elections represent a chance for people to express their views a...

COUNCILLORS

Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils

By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022

Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...

HEALTH

Call for remote meetings after COVID controversy

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

Calls for new powers enabling councils to hold remote and hybrid meetings have been renewed after...

WHITEHALL

York councillors vote to strip Prince Andrew of honorary freedom

By William Eichler | 28 April 2022

York councillors yesterday unanimously voted to remove Prince Andrew’s honorary freedom of the ci...

LEGAL

Anderson no longer faces Operation Sheridan investigation

By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2022

Former mayor of Liverpool City Council, Joe Anderson, is no longer under investigation by Lancash...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council