FINANCE

Mini-Budget: Radical planning reforms unveiled

By Paul Marinko | 23 September 2022

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has signalled reforms to the planning system and house building.

BUSINESS

Major auditor failed to bid, expert suggests

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2022

The failure to secure enough suppliers to cover the entire crisis-hit local government audit mark...

HUMAN RESOURCES

A light(bulb) at the end of the tunnel?

By Pete John | 14 September 2022

Pete John looks at how the relationships we have with the organisations we work for – and how the...

PLANNING

Councils to decide on infrastructure levy spending

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2022

Councils will have more freedom on spending funds from the infrastructure levy under a Government...

PLANNING

Clark told levelling up is little more than a 'slogan'

By William Eichler | 24 August 2022

MPs have criticised the Government’s flagship levelling up Bill for a lack of clarity and funding...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What's next after the collapse of the Oxfordshire Plan 2050?

By Ian Hudspeth | 19 August 2022

Ian Hudspeth asks what will happen to strategic planning in Oxfordshire after the loss of at leas...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

London 2012's winning legacy

By Shaun Dawson | 17 August 2022

London’s communities will reap the benefits of London 2012’s sporting legacy for decades to come,...

LONDON COUNCILS

Navigating asylum

By Mark Conrad | 17 August 2022

How have councils reacted to the Government’s Full Dispersal proposals for a fairer distribution ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Today's hot topic

By Cllr David Fothergill | 08 August 2022

With more periods of extreme heat ahead, Cllr David Fothergill says we must start to adapt to ens...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Steps towards a smart city

By Ashley Feldman | 08 August 2022

Ashley Feldman says smart cities have brilliant and sometimes unexpected benefits if done right, ...

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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