WHITEHALL

Scorn for Bourne's £1bn

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017

Government figures claiming councils can raise £1bn through the social care precept are massively...

BUSINESS

Probe into pension boards' efficiency

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017

The effectiveness and operational efficiency of local pension boards will be tested by a survey t...

WHITEHALL

Impact of academisation on authority pension funds requires 'radical measures'

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017

Ministers have not ruled out ‘radical measures’ after a six-month review of the impact of academi...

BUSINESS

Super pools 'still have a long way to go'

By Dan Peters | 05 April 2017

The local government pension scheme (LGPS) super pools have ‘a lot of ground’ to cover if the pro...

FINANCE

Whitehall may step in over authorities' commercial deals

By Dan Peters | 05 April 2017

The Government may intervene to lower the risks associated with the increased commercial activiti...

FINANCE

Let's get our voices heard

By Jeremy Cooper | 05 April 2017

iMPOWER’s Jeremy Cooper says ‘solving’ the problem of delayed transfers is not as simple as mere...

HEALTH

PAC chair: Brexit to lead to rushed and bad decisions

By Dan Peters | 30 March 2017

The chair of the powerful Public Accounts Committee has predicted Brexit will lead to ‘rushed and...

FINANCE

The UK pushes the boat out at Cannes

By Michael Burton | 28 March 2017

In the week Parliament passed the vote to trigger moves to leave the EU, the UK government and a ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Finance overhaul risks exposed

By Mark Conrad | 28 March 2017

Auditors have warned some councils will struggle to raise enough cash to deliver statutory servic...

WHITEHALL

DCLG could lose £600m after Brexit

By Mark Conrad | 28 March 2017

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) could lose up to £600m of its annual b...

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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