FINANCE

Little substance predicted from Queen's Speech

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2017

The Queen’s Speech is set to have Brexit at its heart but not much else, according to predictions...

ENVIRONMENT

Just spinnin' around

21 June 2017

What should local government do with the tonnes of those pesky fidget spinners that parents have ...

FINANCE

A new deal

By Paul Watson | 15 June 2017

Paul Watson argues any spending concessions the DUP attempts to extract as part of a deal with th...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lower-tier councils pull out of Sheffield devolution deal

By Dan Peters | 14 June 2017

Bassetlaw DC has become the second lower-tier council to back away from participation in the Shef...

WHITEHALL

The big opportunity for local government

By Michael Burton | 14 June 2017

The Government is heavily exposed to backbench revolts – not just on Brexit but on public sector ...

FINANCE

What happened under the last minority government?

By Michael Burton | 14 June 2017

Michael Burton looks back to the last time the UK had a minority government to see what history c...

FINANCE

Politics is never about a single isolated issue

By Rob Whiteman | 14 June 2017

I don’t think anyone can really suggest UK politics lacks excitement right now. The past 12 month...

FINANCE

Pension asset balance sheets 'in good health'

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2017

The asset side of local government pension schemes’ (LGPS) balance sheets is in good health, acco...

FINANCE

Council pension assets in 'good health'

By Dan Peters | 01 June 2017

The asset side of local government pension schemes’ (LGPS) balance sheets is in good health, acco...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Building trust in a post-truth age

By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 May 2017

Local government must lead the way in a new world where truth is no longer the gold standard, wri...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council