WHITEHALL

Risk warning over appeals fund delay

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2018

Government plans to introduce the central funding of business rate appeals a year after 75% rates...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Communities crucial to Brokenshire

29 June 2018

The role of secretary of state for housing, communities and local government covers everything fr...

WHITEHALL

Hillier laments Whitehall cost shunting

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2018

An influential MP has raised concerns about Whitehall cost shunting.

FINANCE

Rise in children's services spending

By Dan Peters | 28 June 2018

The amount expected to be spent on children’s social care in 2018/19 is up 6.8% or £542m compared...

BUSINESS

London to get half of £1bn extra housing borrowing

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2018

Councils in London will benefit from half of the additional housing borrowing flexibilities despi...

WHITEHALL

Needs review to decide council tax support

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

Funding for local council tax support schemes will be considered as part of the review of needs a...

FINANCE

Traffic light ratings 'could destabilise' councils

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

Districts have warned that ‘naming and shaming’ councils in a vulnerable financial situation usin...

WHITEHALL

Ministers work to maintain European Investment Bank relationship

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

The Government plans to explore ways the UK can maintain an ongoing relationship with the Europea...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Missing Melanie?

22 June 2018

The sector’s relationship with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Pressure growing for compensation over banned cladding materials

By Martin Ford | 19 June 2018

Pressure is mounting for Government compensation to be paid to buildings containing materials exp...

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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