FINANCE

Balls to make devolution speech

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 February 2015

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls is expected to make a speech this week promising £30bn of devolved mon...

FINANCE

Five things we learnt from the Elphicke-House review

By Rob Beiley | 29 January 2015

Rob Beiley delves into the detail of a government-commissioned report into the role of local auth...

FINANCE

LGA: Give greater powers to combined authorities

By Jamie Hailstone | 27 January 2015

Government plans to change the rules around combined authorities and economic prosperity boards (...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Core Cities enjoy HS2 'speed dating' in Downing Street

By Michael Burton | 27 January 2015

Three local authorities were invited to Downing Street today for a ‘beauty parade’ to present the...

HEALTH

SOLACE policy board urges boost in managerial capacity

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2015

Local government must improve its managerial capacity and learn to build strategic alliances nati...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Council chiefs cry fiscal freedom in wake of draft Scotland Bill

By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2015

English council chiefs have responded to publication of the draft Scotland Bill by restating thei...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Is the North/South divide history or current affairs?

By Michael Burton | 20 January 2015

Trying to equalise wealth between the UK’s regions has challenged governments for the past 70 yea...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Building foundations for growth

By Jenny Coombs | 19 January 2015

A recent report on how West Midlands councils are using their assets for growth shows how authori...

FINANCE

Cities central

By Jonathan Werran | 19 January 2015

Research issued this week by the Centre for Cities think- tank shows the UK remains split into tw...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growing financial independence

By Abdool Kara | 19 January 2015

Years of determined efforts with local partners has paid off and could put Swale BC in a position...

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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