LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Community power – a step forwards?

By Heather Jameson | 09 September 2020

A recent virtual round table debate hosted by The MJ discussed the recent trend towards councils ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Birmingham improvement model could be used elsewhere

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2020

An improvement model that has helped turn around Birmingham City Council could be rolled out to o...

NEW LOCAL

NLGN report offers four ways for mobilising mutual aid

By Ann McGauran | 30 July 2020

Four strategies for rapidly mobilising local mutual aid groups to ensure the most vulnerable have...

FINANCE

I have a joke but

27 July 2020

Every now and again a social media phenomenon catches the mood and goes viral.

WHITEHALL

Survey reveals second wave concern

By Dan Peters | 23 July 2020

Nine out of 10 council leaders, chief executives and mayors are concerned about the impact of a s...

NEW LOCAL

As councils prepare for a second wave, they are held back by the centre

By Pawda Tjoa | 23 July 2020

The NLGN’s latest Leadership Index survey shows councils are not getting enough support from the ...

THIRD SECTOR

Community groups attitude key to success

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2020

Council attitudes towards community groups have a ‘clear impact’ on their success and sustainabil...

THIRD SECTOR

Building on citizen power

By Professor Donna Hall | 07 July 2020

The Local Area Co-ordination Network is dedicated to helping people find solutions to complex cha...

NEW LOCAL

Righting Wrongs

By Ann McGauran | 15 June 2020

Anger and tumult have exploded around the world following the death of George Floyd. Ann McGauran...

NEW LOCAL

Successful community initiatives should not depend on having friends in high places

By Luca Tiratelli | 03 June 2020

Success in working with councils depends on knowing committed insiders, says Luca Tiratelli of th...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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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