WHITEHALL

Warning against 'knee-jerk reaction' over Oflog plans

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Heather Jameson | 25 April 2023

Local government finance expert Rob Whiteman has urged the sector to ‘not be defensive’ as minist...

IMPROVEMENT

Making change successful

25 April 2023

The MJ’s series of article on avoiding organisational failure continues with a look at some of th...

FINANCE

Rowley orders Birmingham finance review over chaotic IT contract

By Heather Jameson | 25 April 2023

A Government-imposed governance review of Birmingham City Council has been expanded after massive...

WHITEHALL

Peers' warning over supported housing reforms

By Mark Conrad | 24 April 2023

Ministers must avoid forcing high-quality supported housing providers from the market in their ru...

FINANCE

Council to review governance failures

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2023

Devon CC is to embark on a governance review in a bid to tackle ‘serious, material, well-evidence...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We need a new Audit Commission

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 12 April 2023

The Mark II version of the Audit Commission should look very different to the first time around. ...

WHITEHALL

Oflog should look at council effectiveness, says accountancy body

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

The industry body for accountants has called for the new local government watchdog to play a key ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Labour sends in local government improvement boards

By Mark Conrad | 11 April 2023

The Labour Party has mimicked the Local Government Association’s (LGA) peer review process by est...

OFSTED

Kent receives improvement notice for SEND failings

By Martin Ford | 06 April 2023

An improvement notice has been issued to Kent CC after it failed to turn around its special educa...

IMPROVEMENT

Review after child sex convictions

06 April 2023

Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (WSP) is carrying out a review after the conviction of 21 people...

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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