WHITEHALL

'Knock-on effects' warning over LEP deadline

By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2018

A policy expert has added his criticism to the ‘overly-hasty’ September deadline for reformed Loc...

FINANCE

Council tax revaluation calls grow

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2018

Finance chiefs have said it is ‘untenable’ for local government to rely on the creaking council t...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall attempts to reassure councils on Brexit

By Mark Conrad | 07 August 2018

Whitehall has insisted it is working to help councils prepare for a hard Brexit despite claims so...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No timescale for 100% business rates retention

By Dan Peters | 01 August 2018

The Government has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to 100% business rates retention but ignor...

HUMOUR

Rising with Rishi

23 July 2018

Local government minister Rishi Sunak’s morning habits have changed since he got the job in January.

WHITEHALL

MHCLG to consider financial sustainability ahead of Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 23 July 2018

Marsham Street will embed its local authority sustainability tool in its preparations for next ye...

FINANCE

Bridging the political divide

By Jonathan Carr-West | 03 July 2018

As new communities secretary James Brokenshire makes his maiden speech at this year’s LGA confere...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils could face 'traffic light' grading on finances

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 20 June 2018

Every council could be publicly graded red, amber or green for financial resilience under plans b...

WHITEHALL

Hammond offers little respite for council finances

By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2018

Council finances were offered little respite in chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Still suffering post-suffrage

By Heather Wakefield | 08 March 2018

The stark inequality in local government and beyond will only be reversed if forced by women, Hea...

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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