Education

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2020

Eleven groups have warned of the impact of coronavirus disruption on vulnerable sections of society.

Accessing the arts in Islington

By Kaya Comer-Schwartz | 25 March 2020

The 11 by 11 partnership provides outstanding cultural experiences to all children and young peop...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Aspire towards achievement

By Rachel Dickinson | 11 March 2020

Rachel Dickinson argues the review of children’s care in England must challenge the stereotype th...

FINANCE

Government warned of coronavirus impact on council resources

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2020

Council officers are working ‘round-the-clock’ in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.

EDUCATION

Kier ends contract with Hackney

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Hackney LBC has brought a £2.5m outsourcing contract with Kier in-house.

FINANCE

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

FINANCE

Scottish councils' improvements 'stalling'

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2020

Spending on culture and leisure, economic development, and roads all fell by around a quarter las...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Examining the boarding school effect

By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2020

Councils appear to be reluctant to explore the option of placing the children they support at boa...

EDUCATION

Cyber Central transformation

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2020

Rather than wait for a private developer to buy land next to the GCHQ building, the council stepp...

EDUCATION

Medway caves after Ombudsman rap

By Dan Peters | 16 January 2020

Medway Council has finally accepted the recommendations in a Local Government Ombudsman public in...

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Service Director Resources & Performance

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This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service