WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government floats traffic light ratings for sector

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2022

Controversial plans to introduce traffic light ratings for the sector could be revived – this tim...

WHITEHALL

Ofsted rates Nottingham children's services as inadequate

By Mark Whitehead | 05 September 2022

Ofsted inspectors have rated children’s services at Nottingham City Council as ‘inadequate’ – thr...

FINANCE

Nottingham escapes commissioners threat

By Dan Peters | 02 September 2022

Ministers have held back from appointing commissioners at Nottingham City Council, instead decidi...

FINANCE

Essex to carry out Best Value inspection of Thurrock

By Dan Peters | 02 September 2022

Ministers have appointed Essex CC to carry out a Best Value inspection of Thurrock BC amid concer...

WHITEHALL

Scully confirms expanded Slough intervention

By Dan Peters | 01 September 2022

The Government will expand its intervention at ‘failing’ Slough Council, minister Paul Scully has...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Ritchie to chair 'critical friend' board

By Dan Peters | 24 August 2022

An ex-Newcastle City Council chief executive has been appointed to chair an independent board tha...

FINANCE

Liverpool commissioner on 'stark' challenges

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2022

Lead commissioner Mike Cunningham has defended the need for further intervention after mayor Joan...

FINANCE

Liverpool set for further intervention

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2022

Commissioners at Liverpool are set to take on governance and financial decision making in an exte...

PAY

We need less inspection and more prevention

By Heather Jameson | 17 August 2022

Most councils have nothing to fear from plans for an Office for Local Government (Oflog), says He...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Oflog bandwagon rolls

By Dan Peters | 17 August 2022

Large-scale drive begins for local government office despite current squeeze on civil service rec...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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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