HOUSING

Taking on the house

By Emily Twinch | 13 November 2024

The leaders of Southwark and Sheffield councils talk to Emily Twinch about what the Budget delive...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Where has the Budget left adult social care?

By Hiba Sameen | 11 November 2024

Lucinda Allen and Hiba Sameen examine the impact of the Budget on adult social care – the good, t...

FINANCE

IFS: Budget may not prevent councils collapsing

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2024

Councils could still face financial ruin despite a boost to funding in the Budget, according to t...

FINANCE

Budget: Authorities to get single funding settlements

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2024

The Government has announced the first six authorities eligible for single funding settlements.

FINANCE

Scottish councils 'under extraordinary pressure'

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2024

The council finance system in Scotland requires reform to avoid ‘catastrophe’, newly-published re...

FUNDING

'Challenge' of futureproofing Towns Fund projects

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2024

Councils face challenges in covering the mounting costs to maintain Towns Fund projects, a Govern...

HOUSING

Managing the cost of temporary accommodation: can it be done?

By Jon Coane | 25 October 2024

All involved in the delivery of social and affordable housing must work together to solve the tem...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Money is tight, but ambition is greater

By Matthew Gordon | 24 October 2024

The challenge facing public finances is severe, but it should not get in the way of ambitions for...

LEADERSHIP

To be the very best

By Gavin Jones | 24 October 2024

With so much uncertainty ahead, council officers need to be as good as possible at what they do, ...

HOUSING

Rayner revolution is more crumbs than cake

By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024

Angela Rayner is reported to be about to get a billion pound boost for social housing in the Budg...

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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

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Head of Highways Operations

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

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