CLIMATE CHANGE

Counting the benefits of good partnership

By Rob Barlow | 20 October 2021

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership was formally signed off this summer. It will b...

HEALTH

Levelling up the UK's most unequal city

By Robert Pollock | 20 October 2021

Tackling inequality and promoting food justice are key priorities for Cambridge as the council as...

HOUSING

The power of quiet diplomacy

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

Outgoing chair of the District Councils’ Network, Cllr John Fuller, talks to Martin Ford about hi...

SOLACE

Mastering yourself is true power

By Kathy O’Leary | 20 October 2021

A debate at the recent Solace Summit reminded Kathy O'Leary that to effectively lead others, le...

PEOPLE

Blackburn with Darwen public health director to retire

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2021

Professor Dominic Harrison was a leading figure in pressing for local test and trace systems duri...

WHITEHALL

Sunak warned of greater future costs without public service investment

By Chris Mahony | 19 October 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak must swiftly invest in public services hit hardest by the pandemic or face...

WHITEHALL

Pressure rises on Gove to build social housing

By Dan Peters | 19 October 2021

Pressure was this week mounting on new housing secretary Michael Gove to ramp up the building of ...

HEALTH

Think-tank in call for wellbeing budgets

By Chris Mahony | 18 October 2021

The Government should introduce ‘wellbeing budgets’ that look beyond gross domestic product (GDP)...

BUSINESS

LGA: External audit firms need to address their shortcomings

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2021

Town hall leaders have said external audit firms ‘need to address their shortcomings’ to improve ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A compelling national vision for local government

By Professor Donna Hall | 14 October 2021

Becoming part of a ‘medicalised treatment-based model’ is the last thing social care needs, says ...

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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