LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Delegates upbeat despite central-local deep freeze

By Michael Burton | 12 July 2017

Michael Burton casts a personal view on the major highlights of last week’s LGA conference

COUNCILLORS

Are things getting too complex?

By Dan Corry | 12 July 2017

Over-complexity is making solutions more difficult to achieve, writes Dan Corry as he argues that...

FINANCE

Local government is not in crisis after Grenfell

By Ben Page | 12 July 2017

Grenfell fire could have happened to any council. Ben Page says the tragedy highlights how stretc...

FINANCE

Dawes suggests council cash for high-rise safety work

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 July 2017

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has moved to make funding available to...

FINANCE

Gwynne: Stop talking down councils and councillors

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 July 2017

Local authorities need to be given back decision-making powers, the shadow communities secretary ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Javid's low blow over Grenfell does not reflect us all

By Heather Jameson | 04 July 2017

When the public has lost confidence in their council, a democratic mandate is sometimes not enoug...

COMMUNICATIONS

Dealing with disaster

By Richard Stokoe | 04 July 2017

Disaster management expert Richard Stokoe considers what went wrong in Kensington & Chelsea after...

WHITEHALL

Javid: Sector must rebuild public trust

By Kelsey Vanner | 04 July 2017

Councils have been warned they are facing a ‘looming crisis in confidence’ in the wake of the Gre...

WHITEHALL

Counting the cost of Grenfell

By Hiba Mahamadi | 28 June 2017

Government pressed for ‘emergency funds’ as local authorities face mounting costs in the aftermat...

PARISH COUNCILS

A tribute to the unsung heroes of public service

By Sandra Dinneen | 28 June 2017

In the shadow of a series of national tragedies and the loss of her father, a town councillor, Sa...

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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