BUSINESS

Praise councils for good work, says ombudsman

By Hiba Mahamadi | 26 February 2018

Local authorities should be commended when they act upon ombudsman recommendations instead of jus...

WASTE

Latest Ombudsman's report reignites the outsourcing debate

06 September 2017

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s recent report, Lifting the lid on bin complaints...

FINANCE

Counties and districts clash over DFG spend

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

Furious rows have been erupting around the country with counties and districts clashing over whic...

BUSINESS

Outsourcing blamed for bin complaints increase

By Laura Sharman | 23 August 2017

The outsourcing of waste collections by councils in England has led to an increase in the number ...

LEGAL

Councils urged to review homelessness procedures

By William Eichler | 17 August 2017

Councils have been urged to ensure their homelessness procedures are ‘fit for purpose’ after faul...

LEGAL

Authority denies abusing legal powers

By Sam Clayden | 09 August 2017

A council has hit back at a government watchdog after being accused of abusing legal powers to ha...

LEGAL

Council accused of abusing legal powers to gag complaints

By Sam Clayden | 08 August 2017

A council has hit back at a government watchdog after being accused of abusing legal powers to ha...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Local government complaints increase

By Laura Sharman | 02 August 2017

The number of complaints about councils that have been investigated and upheld by the Local Gover...

WHITEHALL

Ombudsman report prompts fresh DoLS reform calls

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

Fresh calls have been made for urgent reforms to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) sys...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Keeping watch at the heart of democracy

By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2017

Local government is undergoing some of the most profound changes in its history. Heather Jameson ...

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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