CHILDREN'S SERVICES

LGA calls for beefed up powers on illegal schools

By James Evison | 16 September 2016

Council leaders have called for beefed up powers to enter homes and other premises as part of a c...

FINANCE

Porter: NHS spending ain't working

By Sam Clayden | 16 September 2016

Senior council leaders have denounced NHS spending amid fears the health service's poor financial...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Devolution responsibilities must be funded 'outside business rates system'

By Sam Clayden | 15 September 2016

Senior councillors have called for responsibilities handed down through devolution deals to be fu...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Late-night licensing: nirvana or nightmare?

By James Evison | 14 September 2016

In The MJ last week, Claire Fox said councils and their over-zealous approach to licensing was to...

FINANCE

'Set DCLG free' to tackle homelessness

By Thomas Bridge | 14 September 2016

Lord Gary Porter has called for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to be ...

BUSINESS

'Excessive' charges challenged

By Sam Clayden | 14 September 2016

Smith Square has called on council bosses to back a ‘fully-funded’ legal challenge against Master...

FINANCE

Speaking with one voice

By Cllr Gary Porter | 14 September 2016

Local government must have a united voice when tackling the many challenges ahead, says Lord Gary...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall publishes Neighbourhood Planning Bill details

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 September 2016

The Government has published details of its new Neighbourhood Planning Bill, which it claims will...

FINANCE

LGA joins opposition to 'golden hellos'

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 September 2016

Council leaders have joined officers in calling for a ban on independent agencies offering foster...

WHITEHALL

'Poisonous' borough could face government intervention

By Sam Clayden | 07 September 2016

A minister has not ruled out future Government intervention in Oadby & Wigston BC after an MP lau...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

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South Derbyshire District Council

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