HEALTH

Authorities will keep £146m to prepare for Care Act

14 October 2015

Councils will retain the £146m paid out by government to prepare for the Care Act yet fears remai...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Counties and districts unite to explore devolution options

By Thomas Bridge | 08 October 2015

County and district leaders are this morning meeting to jointly form a plan on how to address dev...

DCLG

Chief's frustration over geography issue

By Dan Peters | 07 October 2015

A chief executive involved in devolution talks has expressed her ‘frustration’ that the Governmen...

SOCIAL CARE

Teetering on the edge

By Paul Carter | 06 October 2015

Cllr Paul Carter asks how the social care market can be salvaged from breaking point.

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Taking action on district devolution

By Stephen Brown | 06 October 2015

Newly appointed District Councils’ Network director Stephen Brown discusses a new devolution stud...

FINANCE

PM criticised over transformation message

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2015

Private companies will not solve a crisis in children’s social care, prime minister David Cameron...

FINANCE

Counties call for Hunt meeting on care

By Mark Whitehead | 21 August 2015

County council leaders have called for an urgent meeting with the health secretary after warning ...

FINANCE

We can help government drive efficiencies

By Paul Carter | 12 August 2015

As budgets reduce and pressures build, we must re-calibrate funding to meet demand as efficiently...

WHITEHALL

Counties eye sheriff idea

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

Counties seeking devolved powers could be interested in the idea of an elected sheriff, governor ...

WHITEHALL

County Councils Network prioritises 'radical devolution'

By Dan Peters | 27 July 2015

A vision featuring ‘flexible and bold devolution plans’ has been laid out by the chairman-elect o...

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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