FINANCE

Government thinking is the missing piece to finance reform

By Norma Atlay | 19 July 2017

In her last column as president of the Society of District Council Treasurers, Norma Atlay says m...

FINANCE

Whitehall drags its feet on planning fees

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

A government commitment to allow councils to increase planning fees by 20% if they commit to rein...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Delegates upbeat despite central-local deep freeze

By Michael Burton | 12 July 2017

Michael Burton casts a personal view on the major highlights of last week’s LGA conference

WHITEHALL

Tough talking

By Heather Jameson | 12 July 2017

Last week’s LGA conference will be remembered in part for an extraordinary speech from Sajid Javi...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A signal of what's to come

12 July 2017

Don’t you just hate it when technology lets you down?

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Rebuilding relations will start with respect

By Heather Jameson | 12 July 2017

With the right partnership with the sector, Sajid Javid could help solve the housing crisis, tack...

FINANCE

Dawes suggests council cash for high-rise safety work

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 July 2017

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has moved to make funding available to...

FINANCE

Austerity fears grow amid business rates uncertainty

By Jonathan Werran | 12 July 2017

Continued ‘major uncertainty’ over the Government’s business rates retention plans is forcing fin...

DCLG

What alternatives are we offering?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2017

A desire for local government to lead by example rather than wait on Westminster is gaining momen...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Sector 'lacks vision' for devo

By Sam Clayden | 04 July 2017

Local government has been criticised for failing to present a compelling vision of decentralisati...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council