ECONOMIC GROWTH

Without a place-focused economic response, pre-coronavirus inequalities will become even more entrenched

By Andrew Carter | 27 March 2020

In places that were often struggling prior to COVID-19 such as Barnsley or Stoke just 20% of peop...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

How critical is the census?

By Chris Mahony | 25 March 2020

With the next census due to take place next year, just how crucial is it to local authorities’ ab...

HEALTH

Fit for the future

By Joanna Killian et al | 18 March 2020

Surrey County Council and PwC outline the ‘very clear and powerful’ shared ambition driving their...

HEALTH

Using design to closing the health gap and improve later life

By Paul Burstow | 04 March 2020

In the south west of England, the Transform Ageing programme has been exploring how to improve pe...

HEALTH

'A roadmap towards a good society'

By Ann McGauran | 04 March 2020

Sir Michael Marmot’s damning report on health inequalities found that, while there has been limit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ministers need to define what they mean by 'levelling up'

By Michael Burton | 04 March 2020

What precisely do ministers mean when they use the phrase 'levelling' up, asks Michael Burton. 'W...

WHITEHALL

Commission calls for action plan

By William Eichler | 02 March 2020

A comprehensive review of economic decline and social division has called for a ‘large-scale, com...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

What does a public health approach to childhood trauma look like?

By Donna Molloy | 26 February 2020

Local government and agencies cannot tackle the deep-rooted problems arising from adverse childho...

HEALTH

Addressing health inequalities is in the sector's hands

By Heather Jameson | 25 February 2020

The Marmot review shows a stalling in life expectancy. Heather Jameson says the figures are 'a sh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Areas thought of as affluent also harbour inequality

By Ann McGauran | 13 February 2020

Many places traditionally thought of as affluent feature highly on lists of the 20 most unequal a...

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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