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EXCLUSIVE: Crunch time for municipal bonds

By Dan Peters | 23 August 2018

The struggling Municipal Bonds Agency has pleaded for councils to ‘pull behind us’ amid warnings ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Done for battery?

06 August 2018

When your local police and crime commissioner (PCC) contacts you to discuss charges, usually you’...

WHITEHALL

Sunak: Some councils will be unhappy after fair funding

By Dan Peters | 17 July 2018

Local government minister Rishi Sunak has said he ‘cannot guarantee’ all councils will be happy a...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Brokenshire's 10 minutes of fame

09 July 2018

Newish communities secretary James Brokenshire was treated a bit like a celebrity at his first Lo...

WHITEHALL

LGA warns of £7.8bn funding gap

By Mark Conrad | 03 July 2018

Council services face a £7.8bn funding gap by 2025 - leaving many ‘on the brink of collapse’ ahea...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Jamieson beats Simmonds to top Tory role

By Heather Jameson | 29 June 2018

Central Bedfordshire Council leader James Jamieson has been elected the new leader of the Local G...

WHITEHALL

Government waters down devolution framework plans

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2018

Hopes are fading that the Government’s devolution framework will jump-start the agenda when it is...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Standards split between officers and councillors

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2018

Councillors and officers are divided over the future of the standards regime, with politicians ba...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Ministry considers Right to Buy rule change

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2018

Ministers are considering changes to the use of Right to Buy (RtB) receipts amid claims current r...

WHITEHALL

Hackitt proposes extra council duties post-Grenfell

By Mike Yuille | 17 May 2018

Councils could be handed extra responsibilities for monitoring the safety of higher-risk resident...

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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