FINANCE

The path ahead for local government

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

Greg Clark talks to Heather Jameson about the place for local government post-Brexit, the future ...

WHITEHALL

Devolution still the way under May – Clark

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2016

Local government will be ‘vital’ in new prime minister Theresa May’s premiership, communities sec...

FINANCE

Clark draws battle lines

13 July 2016

After initial fears Brexit would push devolution to the back of a very long queue of priorities, ...

WHITEHALL

Clark 'confident' sector will be vital in May premiership

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2016

Communities secretary Greg Clark has highlighted the significance of Theresa May’s appearance in ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Extra £300m to be spent on adult social care

By Laura Sharman | 30 June 2016

Councils are planning to invest an extra £308m this year on adult social care services, according...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Merseyside mayoral elections date revealed

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2016

Elections for the first ever mayor of the Liverpool city region will take place on 4 May next yea...

DEVOLUTION

Northern exposure

02 June 2016

Like it or loathe it, a minister’s impenetrable loyalty to the department’s line is his or her pr...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Watchdog to probe final funding deal

By Dan Peters | 25 May 2016

Auditors are poised to probe a last-minute government decision to gift some councils £300m transi...

LEGISLATION

Peers slam CA's hasty public consultation

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 May 2016

Peers have criticised a public consultation on the West Midlands combined authority for being too...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Leaders clash over unitary proposals

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

Hampshire leaders have clashed over plans for reorganisation after county leader Roy Perry propos...

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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