WHITEHALL

Right to Buy risks 'fracturing' relationships' at local level

17 November 2015

MPs have heard that relations between local authorities and housing associations have been ‘damag...

FINANCE

DCLG squeeze sparks fears of £16.5bn cut for councils

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2015

Fears that local government is set to be a major loser in the forthcoming Spending Review after c...

WHITEHALL

Speculation grows over future of council tax

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

A two-tier system of council tax capping could send a lifeline to councils struggling to hit thei...

WHITEHALL

A whirlwind week

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

After a ‘whirlwind’ start to life as new LGA chief executive, Mark Lloyd tells Heather Jameson wh...

FINANCE

Making the case

By Cllr Gary Porter | 10 November 2015

With fears of another 40% cut to council funding on the horizon, Lord Gary Porter outlines what l...

HUMAN RESOURCES

LGA defends staff's six-figure salaries

By Thomas Bridge | 10 November 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended council chief executive salaries following th...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

McMahon selected as Labour's by-election candidate

06 November 2015

Jeremy Corbyn has welcomed the selection of Oldham Council leader Jim McMahon as Labour’s candida...

BUSINESS

Businesses should decide how much they pay in business rates

By Sam Clayden | 06 November 2015

Council leaders have insisted businesses should be able to decide how much they pay in business r...

FINANCE

Financial fear for councils after reserves revelations

By Sam Clayden | 03 November 2015

Several councils are being forced to use their general reserves as a knee-jerk reaction to fundin...

WHITEHALL

DOL applications tally falls as new system is mooted

03 November 2015

The number of applications for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DOLs) received by local author...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing