EDUCATION

Devon and Somerset make combined authority noises

13 February 2015

Devon and Somerset councils have signalled to the Government they could be interested in joining ...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

The elephant in the room on devolution

By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2015

The Core Cities Summit in Glasgow was a tribute to how far local government has come in such a sh...

DCLG

Manchester devolution hailed as 'radical'

By Dan Peters | 10 February 2015

A key architect of the Manchester devolution deal has advised others seeking more powers from Whi...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

End-of-pier show

10 February 2015

Who was it that described a pier as a disappointed bridge? Well, Weston-super-Mare is certainly ...

FINANCE

England's dreaming

By Simon Parker | 10 February 2015

Simon Parker gives a thematic overview to the New Local Government Network’s annual conference, w...

FINANCE

Gaming the Budget 2015

By Jonathan Werran | 10 February 2015

All eyes will be on the pre-election Budget on 18 March, but the real political spending choices ...

DCLG

Decentralised peace

By Bob Neill | 10 February 2015

The case for more devolution to local government has a community cohesion aspect to it, as well a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

It's not that grim up North!

By Paul Wheeler | 10 February 2015

Paul Walker finds himself moved to siding with cities minister Greg Clark in opposition to Centre...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Defra hails value of waste

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 February 2015

The UK’s domestic waste sector generates £6.8bn for the economy every year, according to a govern...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

CCN study boosts CLEPs

03 February 2015

County Local Enterprise Partnership areas are forecast to deliver twice as many new jobs than the...

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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