INTERVENTION

Future Forum Midlands: Caller warns councils face 'appalling decisions'

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

The self-proclaimed ‘bogeyperson’ of local government, Max Caller, said the sector had to have a ...

GOVERNANCE

Scrutiny will lead government to release grip over councils

By Paul Marinko | 29 August 2024

If there is a truism beyond all others in our lead story this week, which reveals more than a thi...

GOVERNANCE

Are you ready for a little scrutiny?

By Jack Shaw | 29 August 2024

As the Government wrestles with how it will deliver governance of local authorities, Jack Shaw co...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation needed for devolution, says think-tank

By Emily Twinch | 13 August 2024

A ‘whole system’ reform of local government is needed for a ‘devolution revolution’, according to...

GOVERNANCE

Governance: evolution and experimentation

By Ed Hammond | 06 August 2024

Ed Hammond looks at the new Government’s ‘missions-led’ plans for public services and how this wi...

WHITEHALL

McMahon: Existing devolution deals may be improved

By Paul Marinko | 26 July 2024

Local government minister Jim McMahon has said it is down to the Government to make devolution ‘a...

POLICY

Cash needed for next-stage Total Place deals

By Heather Jameson | 25 July 2024

A funding stream should be created to drive the second iteration of Total Place, a report has arg...

AUDIT

Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports

By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024

Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights t...

GOVERNANCE

We may be entering a new culture of candour

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2024

The Hillsborough Bill is legislation that should never have been needed, but the change in tone s...

KING'S SPEECH

King's Speech: OBR handed beefed-up scrutiny role

By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2024

The Government has put fiscal stability in the form of a Budget Responsibility Bill at the heart ...

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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