DIGITAL

City council hit by suspected cyber attack

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

An investigation is underway into a ‘cyber incident’ at Gloucester City Council.

WHITEHALL

Shortcomings revealed in second child murder case

By Chris Mahony | 14 December 2021

A second court case in a month has revealed serious shortcomings in how local agencies responded ...

COUNCILLORS

Ongoing tensions highlighted at Edinburgh

By Chris Mahony | 13 December 2021

An independent review of whistleblowing and the wider culture at Edinburgh City Council has highl...

PUBLIC HEALTH

HMJ: Domestic abuse to be treated as seriously as knife crime

By Laura Sharman | 08 December 2021

A change to the Serious Violence Duty will ensure a public health approach is taken to tackling d...

DIGITAL

What to do when best practice still loses you £6.4m?

By Dr Andrew Larner | 07 December 2021

The threat to councils from cyber attacks, rather like coronavirus, is endemic and we need to lea...

WELFARE

Protecting London's women and girls

By Cllr Jas Athwal | 06 December 2021

Cllr Jas Athwal says that as we mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Londo...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A commitment to civil debate

By Cllr Arooj Shah | 01 December 2021

Cllr Arooj Shah has been the target of recent threats and harassment. Leaders from all parties in...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Halting a rise in hatred

By What can be done to deter abuse and harassment of local politicians and sanction those responsible? Ann McGauran reports | 01 December 2021

What can be done to deter incidents of abuse and harassment of local politicians, and to sanction...

LEGAL

County lines and the blight on our young

By Julian Hayes | 01 December 2021

The justice system is not providing the adequate protection required by vulnerable children who a...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Whiteman wades into report row

15 November 2021

The chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has wade...

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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