DEVOLUTION

Let's not replace Brussels with Whitehall

By Heather Jameson | 26 March 2019

As local government stays stuck in the inertia of Brexit, wouldn't it be better to imagine a devo...

EUROPEAN UNION

Brokenshire hints at extra Brexit cash for councils

By Martin Ford | 26 March 2019

Extra funding could be available to councils to cope with the fallout from a no-deal Brexit, the ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Much more to do' to improve quality of Northamptonshire CC services

By Dan Peters | 19 March 2019

There is ‘much more to do’ to improve the quality of Northamptonshire CC’s services, two Governme...

FINANCE

Sector unites in call for Troubled Families funding

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2019

The local government sector has urged the Treasury to continue funding the Troubled Families prog...

PLANNING

Brokenshire announces Accelerated Housing Green Paper

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2019

A Green Paper aiming to speed up the planning process will be published later this year, communit...

PLANNING

Brokenshire backtracks after blocking Baptist bid

By Dan Peters | 13 March 2019

A judicial review next month has been averted after communities secretary James Brokenshire backt...

WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councillors barrage Brokenshire over Brexit

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2019

Local government secretary James Brokenshire has faced a barrage of Brexit concerns from councill...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall pledges Brexit improvement

By Dan Peters | 05 March 2019

Civil servants have insisted they are working to improve information sharing with local authoriti...

WHITEHALL

Fraction of new fund available to councils

By Naomi Larsson | 04 March 2019

Councils will only be able to get their hands on part of the Government’s £1.6bn funding boost to...

REORGANISATION

Lancashire lukewarm to unitary bid

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2019

Lancashire CC’s leader has given a lukewarm response to plans for a new unitary council.

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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