FINANCE

Let there be fireworks on funding

By Tracy Bingham | 31 October 2023

As we look towards this month’s Autumn Statement, it is clear the sector needs it and the settlem...

FINANCE

Counties will once again be turning to the chancellor for emergency funding

By Joanna Killian | 30 October 2023

The Association of County Chief Executives will be supporting the County Councils’ Network on put...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Uncertainty hangs over funding for growth projects

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Councils have voiced fresh concerns as they remain in the dark over future funding for responsibi...

BUSINESS

London Councils eyes apprenticeship levy devolution

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2023

London Councils has named securing devolution of the apprenticeship levy to its boroughs to fund ...

WHITEHALL

Reform call ahead of vehicle tax widening

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2023

A senior local government figure has called for the expansion of vehicle excise duty (VED) to zer...

FINANCE

Resources are needed to keep councils away from the precipice

By Simon Edwards | 27 September 2023

It is becoming more clear a further injection of resources will be needed to stop more councils g...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Virtual schools: expanding a hidden asset

By Owen Mapley | 04 September 2023

A recent report from the County Councils' Network explores the development of virtual schools ove...

WHITEHALL

Boost for upper-tier councils after LEP decision

By Dan Peters | 04 August 2023

Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) core functions are expected to be transferred to upper-tier lo...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Children's inspection policy change must be adequately funded

By Simon Edwards | 24 July 2023

A new report setting out the potential consequences of inspection of semi-independent living acco...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Making an effective LEP from enterprise partnership to local government

By Alun Hughes | 14 July 2023

Upper-tier local authorities have the necessary strategic scale and powers to convert any nationa...

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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