FINANCE

And after the election?

By Graeme Creer | 15 May 2015

Graeme Creer looks ahead to what the Conservative manifesto commitments might mean for local gove...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The golden shot for devolution

By Cllr David Hodge | 13 May 2015

Extending devolution beyond city-regions to counties would benefit communities, help the governme...

BUSINESS

Supplying different services to councils is way forward

By Jonathan Werran | 06 May 2015

The ability to deliver innovative and differentiated services for local authority clients will be...

HOUSING

Political Jenga

By Sandra Dinneen | 05 May 2015

Sandra Dinneen says the election campaign has proved a manifesto puzzle for local government stra...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Time to take charge

27 April 2015

Achieving national economic growth requires more local infrastructure powers, argues Richard Dawson.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Southampton creates its legacy

By Dawn Baxendale | 27 April 2015

It’s a city that is building its reputation for economic growth. Dawn Baxendale explains that it ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Finalists selected for MJ Awards

By MJ reporter | 23 April 2015

More than 100 entries to The MJ’s annual local government awards in 16 categories have been selec...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Clegg's power pledge

By Jonathan Werran | 21 April 2015

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has vowed to restore English local government’s status as a ‘p...

HEALTH

National politicians have few new answers

By Simon Parker | 21 April 2015

Director of the New Local Government Network think tank, Simon Parker, asks what the future holds...

FINANCE

You can leave your hat on

By Tracie Evans | 21 April 2015

Name me a private sector organisation that has as many service lines or as many different income ...

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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