NEW LOCAL

Governance for the 21st century

By Jessica Studdert | 06 June 2017

To avoid being buffeted by national inaction, local government now needs to grow a clearer model ...

FINANCE

What do local authorities really need from the next Government?

By Sam Clayden | 06 June 2017

Sam Clayden looks beyond the politics and asks sector experts what the new Government – whatever ...

FINANCE

Tories reveal local government approach in manifesto

By Dan Peters | 16 May 2017

The Conservatives have revealed a raft of policies on social care, business rates, devolution, ho...

FINANCE

In the same boat?

By Dan Peters | 05 April 2017

Dan Peters talks to key figures in the sector about the future for health and social care integra...

INNOVATION

Don't be embarrassed about failing, councils told

By William Eichler | 29 March 2017

Councils should make more use of pilots and trials to test innovative policy ideas and not be emb...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Breaking through the glass ceiling

By Claire Porter | 14 March 2017

The local government workforce is changing from an old boys’ club to a far more open environment ...

WHITEHALL

Devo deals threatened by DCLG's lack of conviction

By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017

Frustrations are mounting as the lack of government capacity threatens to scupper devolution deal...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Bringing people along with us

By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017

In his first public interview since taking over the helm at think-tank NLGN, Adam Lent speaks to ...

WHITEHALL

Deal breaker?

By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017

As yet more devolution proposals face setbacks, Sam Clayden takes the temperature of the agenda a...

WHITEHALL

Sector warned to 'plan for survival'

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

Local authorities have been urged to stop being overly-optimistic and ‘plan for the worst’.

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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