PUBLIC HEALTH

COVID-19: Is Government really led by the science?

By Jason Lowther | 21 May 2020

Jason Lowther argues that building in practical knowledge from councils and emergency planners co...

WHITEHALL

Government to review commercial investment data

By Dan Peters | 21 May 2020

The Government will review the data it collects on commercial investments by councils after it wa...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

There is no return to yesterday

By Tony Hunter | 20 May 2020

Social services have adapted rapidly to the disruption of COVID-19, says Tony Hunter. As we emer...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Ministers pile pressure on councils over business grants

By Dan Peters | 19 May 2020

Business secretary Alok Sharma has expressed concerns that some councils have paid out less than ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Daring to be bold on net zero

By Robert Spencer | 13 May 2020

How can local government adapt its path to net zero as society emerges from COVID-19, asks Robert...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Local areas left in the dark by government

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 13 May 2020

Central government excluded local partners from key intelligence and failed to share enough infor...

BUSINESS

Warning over coronavirus and commercial investment cocktail

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2020

Worried finance chiefs have warned some councils that invested in commercial property have been p...

WHITEHALL

Shielding improvements on agenda for LGA and Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2020

The Local Government Association is working with Whitehall to improve the support system for the ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Councils call for access to data for effective contact tracing

By Laura Sharman | 11 May 2020

Crucial data must be shared with councils in order for effective contact tracing to take place, t...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick: Government will not pick up the bill for everything

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2020

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has warned the sector that the Government will not pick up t...

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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