Mayors

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2023

Fiscal devolution should be ramped up to enable local authorities to develop transport networks, ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Greater Manchester chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2023

Eamonn Boylan has announced his intention to retire as chief executive of Greater Manchester Comb...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No prospect of sector spending boost after General Election

By Paul Marinko | 18 October 2023

Council chief executives have been told Whitehall spending is unlikely to change quickly regardle...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution debates dominate

By Zoë Billingham | 17 October 2023

At the Labour conference, devolution was a major theme of Keir Starmer’s speech. It was reassurin...

PLANNING

Required: some real radicalism

By Dr Simon Kaye | 17 October 2023

Dr Simon Kaye reflects on the recent round of political party conferences and argues that a coher...

PLANNING

Labour to 'put communities in control'

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023

A raft of new mayors, combined authorities and devolved powers will be on offer should Labour win...

DEVOLUTION

Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future

By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023

The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...

DEVOLUTION

Leicestershire and Rutland to seek level two devolution

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2023

A level two devolution deal will be sought after the three authorities involved failed to reach a...

There's a huge economic argument for delivering on HS2

By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 03 October 2023

Northern cities could indeed take on the world, but it’s becoming increasingly clear the energy t...

HOUSING

Can we refocus on public service reform now?

By Andrew Laird | 05 September 2023

Part of the challenge for governments in tackling poverty is to enable everyone to work together ...

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

£73,051 to £75,342

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South Derbyshire District Council

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