FINANCE

'Lies' on council reserves exposed by finance study

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

An independent survey into the state of local authority reserves has exposed government claims as...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'No deals without LEPs' says Clark

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

Communities secretary Greg Clark has promised no devolution deals will be done without the backin...

WHITEHALL

Committing to the Covenant

By William Lyn | 25 June 2015

Councils up and down the country are delivering great things for military veterans in support of ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Former chief inspector dies aged 68

By Dan Peters | 24 June 2015

Former chief inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead has died aged 68 after battling motor neuron...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Babcock agrees Worcestershire education partnership

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 June 2015

Around 400 education staff at Worcestershire CC will transfer over to Babcock International, as p...

HEALTH

Supporting the Covenant

By William Lyn | 19 June 2015

William Lyn explains how councils can commit to supportin the aims and objectives of the Armed Fo...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Croydon hires two executive directors

17 June 2015

Croydon LBC has appointed two executive directors and a new director as part of a restructure.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Footing the Bill

By Chris Waterman | 17 June 2015

Chris Waterman looks at the rhetoric and reality of the Education and Adoption Bill

HEALTH

Health and social care merger focus of Plaid Cymru plans

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 June 2015

Plaid Cymru has called for the full integration of health and social care as part of its vision f...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA sets out key priorities

By Jonathan Werran | 17 June 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has chosen five key pieces of legislation from the Queen’s...

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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