EUROPEAN UNION

It's the extraordinary who carry on in hard times

By Heather Jameson | 27 February 2019

Senior local government staff and members are often extraordinary, but everyone has their limits,...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils call for streamlined new burdens for Brexit

By Dan Peters | 26 February 2019

Councils have urged the Government to introduce a more streamlined approach to providing new burd...

WHITEHALL

NLGN in fresh fiscal devolution call

By Chris Mahony | 26 February 2019

Only full fiscal devolution with comprehensive tax-raising powers at a local level will deliver t...

EUROPEAN UNION

MPs should implement PM's Brexit deal for now, says Labour leader of Barnsley MBC

By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2019

Labour leader of Barnsley MBC, Sir Steve Houghton, has called on MPs to implement the Prime Minis...

WHITEHALL

Portsmouth leader 'shocked' at Brexit port funding

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2019

The leader of a council covering a ‘vital’ freight port has expressed his shock at the funding al...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Sector fumes over lack of pre-Brexit briefing

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2019

Councils have threatened to walk away from Government attempts to engage with them on Brexit amid...

DEVOLUTION

Plugging that gap

20 February 2019

Dr Jack Brown asks what role local leaders can play in strengthening ties between London and the ...

WHITEHALL

Highways England criticised over Brexit co-operation

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2019

The chief executive of Essex CC has expressed frustration that Highways England is refusing to sh...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

How to get back on track

By Rob Whiteman | 20 February 2019

What the chancellor must do in the Spending Review is tell a coherent story; one that allows for ...

FINANCE

Central Government is missing the bigger picture

By Heather Jameson | 19 February 2019

As manufacturers withdraw from the UK, local government’s task of building the economy and boosti...

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Head of Finance Delivery (SHDC)

£67k

Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in environments where your people skills are as valued as your financial acumen? Apply for this job

Public Sector Partnership Services Limited (PSPSL)

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

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Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Head of Finance Delivery (SHDC)

£67k

Are you a qualified finance professional who thrives in environments where your people skills are as valued as your financial acumen? Apply for this job

Public Sector Partnership Services Limited (PSPSL)

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