DEVOLUTION

Minister told to work with councils, not fight them

By MJ reporter | 08 July 2015

A Welsh Government minister has been accused of picking a fight with councils, rather than workin...

HEALTH

'Ambitious devo agenda' to 'unleash era of opportunity'

By MJ reporter | 08 July 2015

The shadow communities secretary has called for an ‘ambitious devolution agenda’ to be rolled out...

WHITEHALL

Large-scale devolution – but not without metro mayors

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2015

Meeting in Harrogate for the Local Government Association conference brought back memories of the...

WHITEHALL

Funding cuts risk to devolution, warns NAO

By Dan Peters | 08 July 2015

Government funding cuts could make it difficult for local areas to manage devolved funding effect...

WHITEHALL

Trust plummets further from Westminster, study finds

By Dan Peters | 08 July 2015

Trust in Westminster politicians plummets the further you live from London, research published to...

EDUCATION

Clearing the precipice

By Tom Stannard | 08 July 2015

Throwing cash at the young is no good if you’re seeking a better employment and skills system for...

FINANCE

Combined authorities hot topic at conference

By Paul Lankester | 08 July 2015

Chief executive of Stratford-upon-Avon DC, Paul Lankester, on how the combined authorities debate...

FINANCE

Making the leap into municipal bonds

By Dan Peters | 08 July 2015

Developed through the Local Government Association as a means of reducing councils’ capital finan...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to be handed Sunday trading hours powers

By Michael Burton | 07 July 2015

Local authorities in England are to be handed powers to change Sunday trading laws in tomorrow’s ...

WHITEHALL

English MPs to get veto

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 July 2015

All English and Welsh MPs are to get a veto over matters that affect them under government plans ...

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Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

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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