FINANCE

Where are district councils left under a minority Government?

By Ian Miller | 19 July 2017

Ian Miller demands early clarity on local government finance reform.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts are ready and able to deliver the Industrial Strategy

By Mark Pawsey | 19 July 2017

District councils have an unrivalled understanding of what is required to shape local industrial ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Better lives, bigger economies

By John Fuller | 18 July 2017

New District Councils' Network chairman John Fuller outlines his priorities for the coming year.

DEVOLUTION

'Give DCs freedom to work with other councils'

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 July 2017

District councils should be given greater freedoms to collaborate with other authorities, a new a...

FINANCE

Council finance chiefs urged to remain vigilant

By Jonathan Werran | 10 July 2017

Council chiefs must continue to remain vigilant in scanning ahead for warning signs of a financia...

PARISH COUNCILS

A tribute to the unsung heroes of public service

By Sandra Dinneen | 28 June 2017

In the shadow of a series of national tragedies and the loss of her father, a town councillor, Sa...

FINANCE

Fuller beats Saint to DCN role

By Dan Peters | 23 June 2017

South Norfolk DC leader, Cllr John Fuller, has thrashed his rival in the two-horse race to become...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

DCN's competing candidates set out their manifestos

By Mark Conrad | 06 June 2017

The two candidates to take over as chairman of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) this week out...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Fuller and Saint in running to replace Clarke

By Mark Conrad | 05 June 2017

Two senior Conservatives have emerged as the front-runners to replace Cllr Neil Clarke as chairma...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

The knock on effects of the General Election

By Allen Graham | 10 May 2017

Allen Graham outlines the impacts of having two sets of elections so closely together.

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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