FINANCE

Battle over 'dreadful' Act 'is not over yet'

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

Critics have warned the worst of the Housing and Planning Act will come in the yet-to-be-announce...

PLANNING

A plan in place

By Sandra Dinneen | 19 April 2016

Sandra Dinneen says districts have made their voices heard on planning reforms but key challenges...

FINANCE

Cat's out the bag

By Louise Round | 06 April 2016

With councils dealing with wide-ranging issues from fly tipping to feral cats, Louise Round urges...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts making a difference

By Sandra Dinneen | 01 April 2016

Sandra Dinneen reports from the final session of this year's District Councils’ Network’s Staff D...

FINANCE

Districts call for funding after grant criticisms

By Laura Sharman | 18 March 2016

District councils have called for the funding for Disabled Facilities Grants to be given to them ...

FINANCE

LGA seeks rates distribution deal

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2016

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for an exploration of sub-national distribution...

FINANCE

'Stern warnings' issued over NHB funding

By Tom Bridge | 08 March 2016

Conservative local government leaders have issued stern financial warnings over reforms to the Ne...

FINANCE

Building new foundations

By Cllr Paul Carter | 08 March 2016

With the Government’s New Homes Bonus (NHB) consultation closing today, District Councils’ Networ...

HEALTH

Fears over 'unintended results' of rate retention

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

Local government has called for assurances that the sector will not be heavily hit by appeals und...

FINANCE

Questions from the districts

By Sandra Dinneen | 16 February 2016

Sandra Dinneen welcomes the Government's approach to business rates but says answers are still re...

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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