HOUSING

Government's building safety appointment was 'a mistake', says Porter

By Paul Marinko | 06 November 2019

Former Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Lord Porter has branded the appointment of Dam...

HOUSING

'Reform of this broken system cannot come soon enough'

By Paul Marinko | 06 November 2019

The first phase report of the Grenfell public inquiry may have focused on the weaknesses in the f...

HOUSING

Transparency: the only way to end public distrust in high-rise social housing

31 October 2019

Current compliance processes are not fit for purpose, argues Tracie Williams – and many authoriti...

COMMUNICATIONS

Grenfell inquiry: Better communication between councils and fire services needed

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2019

‘Far better direct communication’ between local authorities and fire and rescue services is neede...

QUEENS SPEECH

We need the power

By James Jamieson | 15 October 2019

The Queen's Speech made it clear that Government has been listening to the LGA on some key issues...

HOUSING

Queen's speech: Whitehall to 'implement' new building safety standards

By William Eichler | 14 October 2019

The Government plans to ‘implement new building safety standards’ in order to prevent a repeat of...

LEGAL

Hackney to take developer to court

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2019

A London borough is preparing to take legal action against a developer over fire safety fears in ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Narrowing the outcomes gap in Kensington & Chelsea

By Catherine Faulks | 25 July 2019

Kensington & Chelsea RLBC has published a plan to create a successful economy and tackle the barr...

WHITEHALL

Second management overhaul for Grenfell council in two years

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2019

Further changes will be made to Kensington & Chelsea LBC’s management structure to ‘make it fit f...

WHITEHALL

Criticism over pace of change at Grenfell council

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

‘Strategic weaknesses’ are preventing Kensington and Chelsea LBC from becoming a ‘high performing...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council