ECONOMIC GROWTH

How to help the high street survive

By Harry Phibbs | 11 January 2012

Harry Phibbs says local discretion is the only answer to tackling the decline of the high street.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Croydon rebuilds after the riots

By Luke Barras-Hill | 10 January 2012

The London borough of Croydon hit the headlines last summer when it found itself at the centre of...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MPs call on Clark to remove NPPF's default 'yes' to development

By Jonathan Werran | 22 December 2011

Cross-party review into the draft National Planning Policy Framework released today urges ministe...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Leaving from the front

By Heather Jameson | 14 December 2011

Heather Jameson meets chief executive, Moira Gibb, as she retires after a glittering career in lo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Underlying causes of riots next in spotlight

By Mark Conrad | 14 December 2011

The independent Riots Communities and Victims Panel this week began the second phase of its inqui...

FINANCE

Staff facing third year without pay increase

By Jonathan Werran | 14 December 2011

Council staff face third year's pay freeze despite recognition sector’s workforce has lowest aver...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Road budget costs could be unsustainable, NAO warns

By Jonathan Werran | 14 December 2011

Watchdog warns spending review cuts risk financially unsustainable budget reductions in road main...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Portas Review: Community Right to BID

14 December 2011

The Portas review into the future of high streets recommended a series of ideas and challenges fo...

FINANCE

Ministers praise South East's improvement and growth bodies

By Jonathan Werran | 13 December 2011

Councils in the South East can seek the expertise of an improvement and efficiency partnership wh...

FINANCE

Clegg outlines Finance Bill powers

By Dominic Browne | 09 December 2011

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has announced plans for sweeping changes to councils' financial ...

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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