DEVOLUTION

Holyrood to 'reinvigoriate local government'

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 October 2016

Scotland’s deputy first minister is expected to announce new plans to devolve power to a local le...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Lloyd says social care is in crisis

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2016

Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Mark Lloyd has told senior officers that socia...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

SOLACE Summit: Devolve 'critical' powers for inclusive growth

By Thomas Bridge | 13 October 2016

Local government needs greater powers over education and funding if regions are to deliver inclus...

DCLG

SOLACE Summit: Miller vows to 'champion women' as president

By Thomas Bridge | 12 October 2016

Jo Miller has vowed to ‘champion women’ and ‘unlock’ council talent as she takes on the role of p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting UK growth airborne

By Lawrence Conway | 12 October 2016

Ministers at the Conservative Party Conference revealed much about their plans for economic growt...

HEALTH

Setting the new agenda

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2016

With a background in local government and leading care at the Department of Health, Jon Rouse was...

FINANCE

In search of a plan

By Dr Jo Casebourne | 12 October 2016

Brexit has changed the devolution landscape and local government needs urgent clarity on crucial ...

FINANCE

It's business time

By Charlie Parker | 12 October 2016

Major reforms to the business rates system are crucial if local government is to make the most of...

PLANNING

It's the democracy dilemma

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2016

The Government's decision on fracking in Lancashire flies in the face of devolution rhetoric, wri...

FINANCE

It's 'all or nothing' for devolution deals

By Thomas Bridge | 12 October 2016

Devolution deals were this week hanging in the balance, as council leaders were warned local supp...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council