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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Frustration bubbles over wait for Brexit bonanza

By Dan Peters | 15 September 2020

The Government runs the risk of ‘levelling up everywhere at rock bottom’ as uncertainty continues...

PLANNING

Councils warn of 'housebuilding fiasco'

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2020

New government housing targets will lead to a north-south divide in England, the Local Government...

WHITEHALL

No by-elections before May, ministers confirm

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2020

Ministers have confirmed that no by-elections or neighbourhood planning referendums will take pla...

FINANCE

Section 114 warning for troubled Thanet

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2020

The Section 151 officer of troubled Thanet DC has warned he may be forced to issue a Section 114 ...

LONDON COUNCILS

Camden leader set to take on London Councils role

By Heather Jameson | 14 September 2020

Camden LBC leader Georgia Gould has been elected to take over as chair of London Councils by her ...

WHITEHALL

LGA backs mandatory council role in migrant children scheme

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2020

Council leaders have backed a government suggestion that the national transfer scheme for unaccom...

WHITEHALL

Down and out?

By Heather Jameson | 09 September 2020

Plans for a full-scale local government reorganisation have been thrown into doubt, with Downing ...

FINANCE

Is there the political will to push through reorganisation?

By Heather Jameson | 09 September 2020

Simon Clarke's unexpected resignation as local government minister begs the question of what happ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The restructure we require is not to be found in our town halls

By Sarah Longlands | 08 September 2020

The devolution White Paper will reveal Boris Johnson's 'northern growth body'. But this will have...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Responding to the rise in parental conflict during lockdown

By Virginia Ghiara | 08 September 2020

Despite a divergence in referral rates during COVID, research has found that councils are respond...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council