FINANCE

What to expect from the settlement

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Heather Jameson explains how the Spending Review has shifted the goalposts on fiscal freedom and ...

WHITEHALL

Refuse planning permission and 'lose NHB cash'

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Councils could lose New Homes Bonus (NHB) cash for developments they refuse that are granted on a...

FINANCE

Adapting to the reforms

By Bob Neill | 08 December 2015

Being proactive will help local government be in a better place in five years’ time, writes Bob N...

LONDON COUNCILS

London's housing crisis moves to its satellite towns

By Michael Burton | 08 December 2015

Boroughs and now towns surrounding London are being hit by soaring property prices, reflecting ne...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 5,000 jobs to be scrapped

By Dan Peters | 08 December 2015

Up to 5,000 council employees working on housing benefit could be made redundant, ministers are e...

FINANCE

£50m government flood fund will be controlled by councils

By Thomas Bridge | 08 December 2015

A £50m government scheme to help with repairs following the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire CCs ...

FINANCE

Time for a new strategy

By Alexandra Jones | 03 December 2015

The Spending Review highlights the importance of a significant ‘re-design’ of the local governmen...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Whitehall told to 'keep tidal lagoon on track'

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Swansea City Council’s leader has called on the Government to keep plans to build the world’s fi...

FINANCE

A misplaced sigh of relief?

By Allen Graham | 03 December 2015

Allen Graham examines how Spending Review announcements will impact on districts and questions wh...

BUSINESS

Greater Manchester announces further devolution plans

By Sam Clayden | 26 November 2015

Greater Manchester has announced further devolution plans after Whitehall reaffirmed its support ...

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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