WHITEHALL

Budget 2016: Government 'redoubles efforts to make Britain fit for future'

By Chris Ames | 16 March 2016

Chancellor George Osborne has announced funding for major transport infrastructure projects in th...

WHITEHALL

White Van Man on . . . the end of the year accounts

03 February 2016

I mean, my council has suddenly decided all the pavements need a going over so the place is full ...

WHITEHALL

White Van Man on . . . council tax

12 January 2016

Get ready for the great council tax rip-off this year.

WHITEHALL

Spending Review: Transport major plank of Osborne's spending plans

By Dominic Browne | 25 November 2015

Chancellor George Osborne made transport investment a major plank of his spending plans once agai...

FINANCE

DfT raises fears over hyper-inflation

30 September 2015

Inflationary pressures hitting a major highways project could set a ‘difficult precedent’ for pub...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Thurrock's parking mad

30 September 2015

It appears that rumours the silly season is dead – at least for another year – have been greatly ...

FINANCE

Explaining the difference between capital and revenue

05 August 2015

Capital and revenue are words to which we in local government do not give a second thought when d...

HEALTH

Cornwall devolution 'could provide blueprint'

By Dan Peters | 15 July 2015

Cornwall councillors have backed proposals to make an agreement with the Government to secure mor...

FINANCE

White Van Man on . . . roadworks

19 May 2015

Well, judging by the amount of roadworks suddenly going on they must be getting rid of it out the...

HEALTH

National politicians have few new answers

By Simon Parker | 21 April 2015

Director of the New Local Government Network think tank, Simon Parker, asks what the future holds...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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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