WHITEHALL

Panels need to raise their game

By Lord Bew | 29 June 2015

Publishing the Committee on Standards in Public Life’s latest report, Lord Bew argues that police...

HEALTH

Pickup sets sights on fair funding

By MJ reporter | 24 June 2015

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) new deputy chief executive, Sarah Pickup, has called for...

FINANCE

LGO review highlights growing complaints system problems

By Dan Peters | 24 June 2015

The council complaints system is under increasing pressure, the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Listening cities

By Simon Hobday | 19 June 2015

Devolution, or various shades of it, could provide a step change to the implementation of smart c...

HEALTH

Health and social care merger focus of Plaid Cymru plans

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 June 2015

Plaid Cymru has called for the full integration of health and social care as part of its vision f...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Do not assume it will all come together

By Philip Simpkins | 10 June 2015

So what do you do when you are faced with five elections? Bedford BC’s chief executive, Philip Si...

WHITEHALL

How do we bridge the accountability gap?

By Heather Jameson | 09 June 2015

Tempting as it is to argue for a free local government, unchained from the shackles of central co...

FINANCE

Finding the right balance

By John Tizard | 09 June 2015

If I were applying to be Local Government Association chief executive or on the appointment panel...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Total recall

By Cllr Kevin Davis | 09 June 2015

Kingston RLBC leader Cllr Kevin Davis outines his plans to give residents the opportunity to 'sac...

FINANCE

Minister: Mayoral referendums should not be held

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

Referendums should not be held over whether to have directly elected mayors, local government min...

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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