Improvement

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2022

Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke has warned of ‘consequences’ for councils that are unable to ...

WHITEHALL

Thurrock to switch borrowing to PWLB

By Dan Peters | 05 October 2022

Thurrock BC will reduce its ‘over-reliance’ on borrowing from other councils by taking out £836m ...

OFSTED

Devon slapped with improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2022

The Government has imposed an improvement notice on Devon CC’s special educational needs and disa...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils urged to improve pay policies

By Mark Conrad | 03 October 2022

High Peak BC and Staffordshire Moorlands DC should jointly improve their pay progression policies...

'Major system failure' hits council

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2022

Hertsmere BC’s online services and phone services have been hit by a ‘major system failure’.

LEGAL

London boroughs criticised by commissioner

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2022

Three councils have been ordered to make improvements by the Information Commissioner’s Office (I...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chief defends handling of children's services

By Mark Conrad | 28 September 2022

The chief executive of Solihull MBC has defended his handling of children’s services following th...

WHITEHALL

'Serious concerns' raised over chiefs after child deaths

By Mark Conrad | 26 September 2022

MPs have written to new education secretary Kit Malthouse raising ‘serious concerns’ over the chi...

WHITEHALL

Government intervenes in Herefordshire

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2022

Ministers have appointed a commissioner to oversee children’s services at Herefordshire Council i...

MANAGEMENT

Council on 'journey of transformation'

By Mark Whitehead | 16 September 2022

West Lancashire BC is on a ‘journey of transformation’ with a renewed focus on priorities, custom...

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Somerset Council

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South Derbyshire District Council

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