CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Surge in child protection plans pushing services to 'tipping point'

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2018

Children’s services are approaching the point of crisis following a jump in demand, the Local Gov...

SOLACE

Breaking the barriers

By Jessica Crowe | 24 October 2018

As Jo Miller’s presidency of SOLACE with its focus on equalities and women’s rights ends, Jessica...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Ministry moves on Brexit

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2018

Senior Marsham Street officials have stepped up their preparations for Brexit after complaints fr...

WHITEHALL

Furious LGA attacks Universal Support decision

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2018

Smith Square has penned a stinging rebuke to a senior civil servant over Whitehall’s shock decisi...

WHITEHALL

Dawes invites tourism tax call

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2018

Marsham Street has given its clearest indication yet that it could be open to considering council...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

One in 5 councils affected by China's waste ban

By Laura Sharman | 22 October 2018

One in five councils have been directly affected by China’s ban on imported waste over the past y...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: LGA improvement cash could be slashed

By Heather Jameson | 16 October 2018

Smith Square’s top-slice funding could be slashed under plans being considered by Whitehall over ...

WHITEHALL

Casey: Involve councils in sorting Universal Credit

By Dan Peters | 16 October 2018

Whitehall must use the expertise of councils to sort out Universal Credit (UC), a former senior G...

FINANCE

Brokenshire: 10,000 homes a year

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2018

Councils will be able to build up to 10,000 homes a year after prime minister Theresa May scrappe...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Don't overlook the power of peer reviews

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2018

Heather Jameson says it is clear from Liverpool City Council's peer review that members are not ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Employment

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council