INFRASTRUCTURE

The Government needs to change track on its infrastructure levy plans

By Joanna Killian | 04 July 2023

The Government's proposals for the Infrastructure Levy risk creating the worst of both worlds - f...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

The insourcing outlook

By Ann McGauran | 19 June 2023

What are the benefits of in-house residential social care placements for children and young peopl...

WHITEHALL

Record number of education, health and care plans made

By Dan Peters | 19 June 2023

A record number of new education, health and care (EHC) plans were made last year, latest figures...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

The General Election looms larger by the day

By Simon Edwards | 10 May 2023

Simon Edwards says the CCN 'will be doing all we can to ensure counties and their communities are...

FINANCE

'It's all to play for'

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2023

Cornwall Council has seen the collapse of its level three devolution deal. Martin Ford talks to s...

SOCIAL CARE

Hewitt Review calls for social care to be 'national priority'

By Martin Ford | 04 April 2023

The former health secretary's report on Integrated Care Systems called for further funding and a ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Transferring LEP functions to upper tier councils goes with the policy grain

By James Maker | 04 April 2023

The County Councils’ Network will be engaging Government to ensure the transfer of LEPs is compat...

FINANCE

County council leaders issue 'bleak' finance warning

By William Eichler | 23 March 2023

County councils need to make £1bn worth of savings to cope with ‘unprecedented’ financial pressur...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023

The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Support county highways to boost productivity

By Simon Edwards | 14 March 2023

If we are to create a more equal and prosperous country then the chancellor could do a lot worse ...

frederica-diamanta

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