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Senior salary squeeze 'could spark' public sector exodus

By Jonathan Werran | 20 February 2014

Council finance directors risk seeing their role and influence further downgraded by a squeeze on...

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Lewis admits 'fundamental' funding system change

By Heather Jameson | 20 February 2014

Local government minister Brandon Lewis has defended the Government’s shift away from a ‘needs-ba...

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London Councils mulls legal challenge to New Homes Bonus topslice

By MJ Correspondent | 20 February 2014

London Councils could launch a legal challenge to the Government’s plan to top slice £70m of the ...

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Bosses fear 'breaking point' to come in 2015/16

By Jonathan Werran | 20 February 2014

Nearly three-quarters of local authority managers believe 2015/16 could be the year the sector re...

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Independent review backs peer challenge scheme

By Jonathan Werran | 20 February 2014

Sector-led improvement has been given a boost by an independent review of the corporate peer chal...

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Council chief departs after months of speculation

By Heather Jameson | 19 February 2014

Somerset CC chief executive Sheila Wheeler has left the authority ‘by mutual agreement’ after mon...

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War of words between local government unions and employers

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2014

A war of words has broken out between trade unions and town hall chiefs over a new pay offer for ...

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Planning minister slams misuse of Article 4

By MJ Correspondent | 19 February 2014

Councils criticised for their ‘disproportionate’ use of Article 4 have hit back.

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LGA: Welfare grant axing undermines Government's partnership pledge

By MJ reporter | 19 February 2014

Councils have complained that the axing of welfare support funding is evidence of coalition backt...

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Care minister launches mental health concordat

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2014

Local government, health and police chiefs have all vowed to improve mental health crisis care un...

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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