FINANCE

Windsor and Maidenhead wants 25% council tax increase amid section 114 warning

By Dan Peters | 11 December 2024

Cash-strapped Windsor & Maidenhead BC has warned a section 114 notice is ‘almost inevitable’ if i...

FINANCE

Don't let the financial crisis destroy devolution

By Dr Simon Kaye | 10 December 2024

Recent developments in local government have raised as many questions as answers. Dr Simon Kaye o...

EQUAL PAY

Birmingham settles equal pay claim

By Heather Jameson | 10 December 2024

Birmingham City Council has reached an agreement over the equal pay claim that pushed it to issue...

FINANCE

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

SEND

No more SEND deficit agreements

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...

FINANCE

Call for clarity on funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024

Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Devolve budgets, not tax powers

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Devolution of budgets is more important than tax raising powers, an expert told The MJ Future For...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Understand what makes an 'awesome' employee experience

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Local authority leaders need to understand ‘what makes an awesome employee experience’ in their c...

HOUSING

Future Forum North: Housing shortage 'destroying council budgets'

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

Collaboration on affordable housing is key to easing the financial burden on local authorities, T...

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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