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WHITEHALL

Pickles committee calls for more freedoms and resources for councils

By Chris Mahony | 06 December 2021

A select committee whose members include ex-communities secretary Lord Pickles has said councils ...

BUSINESS RATES

Empowering engagement: The future of Council Tax collection post-pandemic

By Steven Johnson | 06 December 2021

Stephen Johnson looks at some steps councils can take to help build a next-generation service to ...

DEVOLUTION

LGA concerns over devolution approach

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2021

Senior figures from the Local Government Association (LGA) have raised concerns about Westminster...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care White Paper 'set up to fail'

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2021

The local government sector has praised the ambition of the long-awaited adult social care reform...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Halting a rise in hatred

By What can be done to deter abuse and harassment of local politicians and sanction those responsible? Ann McGauran reports | 01 December 2021

What can be done to deter incidents of abuse and harassment of local politicians, and to sanction...

PAY

Reasons to be cheerful

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2021

The MJ and Penna’s annual survey of council chief executives reveals resilience and the ability t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Searching for council superstars

By Michael Barrett | 01 December 2021

The Local Government Association’s prestigious annual competition putting the sector’s top talent...

EDUCATION

Youth justice needs a redesign

By Charlotte Ramsden | 25 November 2021

A shocking television exposure of aggressive staff behaviour towards children at the Medway Secur...

FINANCE

Slough goes back to basics for financial health

By Steve Mair | 24 November 2021

There are no quick fixes to Slough’s financial problems, but the council is committed to achievin...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We will continue to help councils reach their climate action goals

By James Jamieson | 24 November 2021

Local Government Association chair Cllr James Jamieson says: 'We were pleased the final text of t...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council