Legal

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

A campaign to end a loophole which is estimated could cost councils a massive £250m in lost busin...

FINANCE

Finance watchdog launches Thurrock investigation

By Mark Conrad | 03 January 2024

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the conduct of an unname...

Croydon cleared of discrimination claims

By Heather Jameson | 02 January 2024

Croydon LBC and its chief executive Katherine Kerswell have been cleared of allegations of racial...

PLANNING

Wrexham members avoid development plan 'jail threat'

By Mark Conrad | 21 December 2023

Councillors in Wrexham have avoided the threat of jail by approving a development plan – but some...

PLANNING

Council: Gove's 'super prison' decision will stand

By Mark Conrad | 21 December 2023

Harborough DC has said it will not challenge local government secretary Michael Gove’s decision t...

PLANNING

Council confirms asylum centre appeal

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2023

West Lindsey DC is to appeal against the dismissal of its judicial review over the Home Office’s ...

LEGAL

Coroner issues warning over mould

By Mark Conrad | 21 December 2023

A coroner has warned Mansfield DC that mould in a tenant’s flat may have contributed to her death.

LEGAL

Future Forum North: Monitoring officers need 'seat at top table'

By Martin Ford | 08 December 2023

More work is needed to bolster the role of the monitoring officer in councils, the MJ Future Foru...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lincs district considers asylum ruling appeal

By Mark Conrad | 07 December 2023

West Lindsey DC is likely to appeal a High Court decision to allow the Home Office to place an as...

LEGAL

Council victory in landmark legal case

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2023

Anyone wishing to launch a legal challenge against a council may have go through its complaints p...

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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