PLANNING

Planning 'dysfunction' leaves new homes vulnerable to floods

By Ellie Ames | 04 September 2024

‘Dysfunction’ in the English planning system is leaving new housing development vulnerable to flo...

DIGITAL

Hackney clashes with regulator over cyber attack

By Ellie Ames | 18 July 2024

Hackney LBC has dismissed a finding that it breached data protection law before records were lost...

AI

AI – progress to a local government future

By Paul Marinko | 16 July 2024

Following a discussion last year on what AI promised for the councils of the future, The MJ and P...

GENERAL ELECTION

The sector did itself proud

By Peter Stanyon | 08 July 2024

Regardless of issues, the General Election was successfully delivered, says Peter Stanyon — but c...

WHITEHALL

Helping folk stay afloat

By Chris Naylor | 25 June 2024

Chris Naylor says his intuitively simple vision is for a neighbourhood-based preventative state –...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Leading the charge for net zero

By Niall Bolger | 11 June 2024

With the right support from the incoming government and by learning from successful initiatives l...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Mission: Possible

By Andrew Greenway | 05 June 2024

Work is underway to develop a practical solution, in collaboration with local authorities, for de...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gove silent after LGA letter on Oflog

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) leaders have failed to receive a reply from communities secret...

DIGITAL

A vision for tomorrow

By Wendy Popplewell | 28 May 2024

Wendy Popplewell shares insights as to how Microsoft 365’s AI tool, Copilot, is helping staff at ...

WHITEHALL

Pension funds told to report annually on pooling progress

By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2024

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds should report annually on progress against pooling a...

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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