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HEALTH

Councils press for more stringent air quality targets

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2023

Local authorities have dismissed claims air pollution targets cannot be met by 2030.

FINANCE

Predictable shock stories...but where is the vision?

By Heather Jameson | 06 September 2023

Birmingham's s114 notice was expected but that didn't make it less eye-popping, says Heather Jame...

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh equal pay claims warning

By Mark Conrad | 05 September 2023

Councils face a fresh wave of potential equal pay claims after a legal ruling exposed problems wi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children and young people in care are at risk of becoming invisible

By Michael Hudson | 05 September 2023

The Government must 'urgently look at ways to find more funding for children’s care and safeguard...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Exeter chief settlement agreement emerges

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2023

Exeter City Council’s chief executive and growth director agreed to step down after being paid £6...

FINANCE

Birmingham issues section 114 notice

By Heather Jameson | 05 September 2023

The UK’s biggest local authority, Birmingham City Council, has issued a section 114 notice in the...

FINANCE

Stoke-on-Trent City Council at risk of bankruptcy

By William Eichler | 05 September 2023

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has warned it is on the verge of effective bankruptcy as it called fo...

FINANCE

Council tax reforms divide sector

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023

Scottish local authorities have been left deeply divided by proposals to hike council tax on high...

FINANCE

Be bold and better

By Cllr Abi Brown | 04 September 2023

Oflog may be the Government’s plan for improvement, but Cllr Abi Brown suggests the local governm...

FINANCE

Shocked… but not surprised

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 September 2023

Dr Jonathan Carr-West remains shocked at the state of local government finance, but it is no long...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council