LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Lawyers to probe ejection of councillors

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2022

Harborough DC’s interim chief executive has asked lawyers to review whether the council followed ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

For the love of the game

By Julie Towers | 13 July 2022

Julie Towers shares the key findings from the recent Love Local Government webinar hosted by The ...

HEALTH

A healthy dose of community engagement

By Jessica Studdert | 05 July 2022

The NHS has a lot to learn from local government about community engagement, says Jessica Studdert

WHITEHALL

Liverpool to impose leader-cabinet model

By Mark Conrad | 05 July 2022

Liverpool City Council’s ruling Labour group is expected to ignore a consultation and impose a le...

FINANCE

New mayor promises to open Croydon's books

By Mark Conrad | 05 July 2022

Croydon LBC’s mayor has promised an ‘opening the books’ exercise after the borough revealed it mu...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Debate Not Hate – the LGA's call for change

By Cllr James Jamieson | 27 June 2022

Cllr James Jamieson outlines the LGA’s latest campaign aimed at addressing the level of abuse and...

PLANNING

Planning reforms will 'erode public participation'

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

MPs have warned the role of councils and the public in planning are under threat from the Governm...

FINANCE

The steps to success as a new councillor

By John Tizard | 21 June 2022

John Tizard explains how councillors elected in May can best fulfil the commitment to their commu...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Davies elected to lead Labour in local government

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2022

The leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Shaun Davies, has been elected to head up the Local Gover...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The Government must go all-in on digital democracy

By Piers Mulroney | 12 May 2022

Piers Mulroney says the Government must heed the warning of the local elections and commit to inc...

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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