WHITEHALL

Government has mixed message on devolution

By Paul Lankester | 03 September 2015

Reflecting on recent government documents, the difference in approach is paramount between two of...

WHITEHALL

Chief executives criticise exit payment cap

By Dan Peters | 27 August 2015

Council chief executives have given short shrift to government plans for a new £95,000 cap on exi...

HEALTH

Figures bring mixed news

By Michael Burton | 21 August 2015

There is good news and bad news in the latest public finance figures, writes Michael Burton.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government is missing important trick

By Mark Rogers | 18 August 2015

Mark Rogers says devolution has pitched council against council and LEP against LEP while central...

WHITEHALL

Bennett heads to Smith Square

18 August 2015

Lorraine Bennett has joined the Local Government Association as pensions adviser.

FINANCE

LPFA chair to lead fund's super pool

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

London mayor Boris Johnson has made a key appointment in his bid to drive forward consolidation a...

HEALTH

More under pressure after care cap delay

By Laura Sharman | 13 August 2015

Local authorities have placed a charge on the properties of more than 19,000 retirees in the past...

BUSINESS

Training tops local pension boards' agenda

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2015

Training is ‘high on the agenda’ of most local pension boards (LPB), a finance expert has suggest...

FINANCE

The numbers game

By Huw Morris | 05 August 2015

The recent spending review will put local government finance even further under the cosh while th...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Mind the cap!

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

The new £95,000 cap on exit payments for senior staff could provoke a spike in senior departures ...

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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