COUNCIL TAX

The trouble with money

By Ann McGauran | 15 February 2022

Despite a ‘massive degree of uncertainty’ surrounding what the Government is calling a ‘council t...

WHITEHALL

New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention

By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022

Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government commits to future of LEPs

By Martin Ford | 03 February 2022

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) are to be integrated into devolution deals as part of the Le...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolution for all: Gove unveils long-awaited White Paper

By Heather Jameson | 02 February 2022

By 2030, every part of England that wants one will have a devolution deal, the Government’s long-...

MICHAEL GOVE

Jackie's got another fan

01 February 2022

Diary favourite, Jackie Weaver, has been imprinted on the UK’s collective consciousness since her...

MICHAEL GOVE

The wheels are turning

01 February 2022

When most people mention the misspent youth of local government secretary Michael Gove it is usua...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Auditors in levelling up warning

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022

The Government’s levelling up plans could be undermined by Whitehall failure to monitor what work...

WHITEHALL

Levelling up transparency call amid funding row

By Dan Peters | 25 January 2022

Whitehall officials were this week facing renewed pressure over how the Levelling Up Fund was dol...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Transport key to post-COVID recovery

By Mark Conrad | 25 January 2022

Improving transport links between towns and cities is key to the post-COVID recovery and could sa...

WHITEHALL

Brabin calls for post-COVID devo deal

By Dan Peters | 24 January 2022

England’s first ever female metro mayor has called for a post-COVID devolution deal with new powe...

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