Legislation

By John Copps | 11 December 2023

John Copps says regional working in children’s services can no longer be something that can be se...

Is it time to consider AI legislation?

By Sandip Patel KC | 04 December 2023

Watching the development of the EU AI Act could provide local authorities unsure about the use of...

WHITEHALL

Committee calls for Government action on council debt chasing

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2023

Councils have been found to use ‘heavy-handed’ tactics to chase council tax debts, according to a...

LEGISLATION

Navigating procurement reform

By Raoul Robinson | 20 November 2023

Raoul Robinson offers a guide to the new procurement regime, setting out key updates and unveilin...

HEALTH

The way ahead for awarding health service contracts

By Mary Mundy | 20 November 2023

The Provider Selection Regime will lead to more transparency in the award of health service contr...

WHITEHALL

Housing minister among casualties of Sunak reshuffle

By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2023

The UK will have its 16th housing minister in 12 years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s sweepin...

PLANNING

Ensuring a plan comes together

By Justin Griggs | 13 November 2023

A genuine working partnership between central and local government is vital to the success of loc...

LEGISLATION

Watchdog warning over elections

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2023

It could take a generation to restore public confidence if there are major problems at the next G...

WHITEHALL

Gove's pay plan dismissed as 'unnecessary gimmick'

By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2023

Communities secretary Michael Gove’s embryonic plan to require full councils to approve top salar...

WHITEHALL

King's Speech light on local government solutions

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023

The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise c...

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

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Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

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South Derbyshire District Council

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