SOCIAL CARE

Unlawful moving of homeless revealed

By Laura Sharman | 23 May 2016

Some councils are unlawfully moving homeless families into temporary accommodation outside their ...

FINANCE

Mind the housing gap

By Tim Rothery | 03 May 2016

Nick Salisbury and Tim Rothery ask how can councils support sustainable housing for the homeless ...

WHITEHALL

Healey backs Crisis over homelessness report

26 April 2016

John Healey has called for councils to be given extra powers to help the rising number of people ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Dramatic increase in homelessness puts pressure on councils

By William Eichler | 24 March 2016

The number of people being accepted as homeless by councils in England has risen by 33% since 201...

HEALTH

EXCLUSIVE: Adult social care biggest cost pressure

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016

Adult social care is the biggest short and long-term pressure for council chiefs, an exclusive su...

FINANCE

Let's raise the roof

By John Sparkes | 16 February 2016

John Sparkes says housing and welfare policy must be reformed if councils are to effectively tack...

FINANCE

Four Wheel Drive Woman on . . . homelessness

22 July 2015

Tarquin, stop throwing sweets out the window, poppet. I don’t care if you think the tramps would ...

HUMOUR

Ellie's feeling rough

09 June 2015

This week’s fusion of celebrity and local government comes courtesy of pop starlet Ellie Goulding...

LEGAL

Supreme Court gives councils further pause for thought on homelessness test

By Laura Tweedy | 29 May 2015

Laura Tweedy runs through the legal implications for local authorities of a landmark legal ruling...

FINANCE

Devo to aid spend for working-age people

By MJ reporter | 20 May 2015

Further devolution of welfare budgets from Whitehall to local level is necessary if reduced benef...

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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