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ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils must show how local change can offer solutions that Whitehall cannot

By Ben Page | 04 October 2017

As party conferences conclude for another year, Ben Page surveys the political opinions of the na...

DCLG

Housing is the Achilles Heel of the Conservatives

By Michael Burton | 04 October 2017

Michael Burton argues the Government should take the radical step of unleashing local authorities...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Hopelessly devoted to you

04 October 2017

Holier-than-thou Diary is well aware it’s often difficult to practise what you preach.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Trumpeting Parmo's virtues

04 October 2017

The election of Donald Trump as US president has ripped up all the established rules about leader...

WHITEHALL

Financial fears grow in face of UC rollout

By Mark Conrad | 04 October 2017

Pressure was this week piled on ministers as they vowed to push ahead with the troubled Universal...

WHITEHALL

Javid: Conservatives must tackle housing

By Michael Burton | 03 October 2017

Lack of housing is the biggest domestic issue facing the Conservatives, communities secretary Saj...

WHITEHALL

Government to press ahead with Universal Credit despite growing criticism

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2017

Work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, has committed to pressing ahead with Universal Credit d...

WHITEHALL

Hammond announces £400m for Northern Powerhouse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 02 October 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced an extra £400m for the north of England at the Conservati...

FINANCE

Council calls for end to 'discredited' austerity

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2017

Inverclyde Council has called for an end to austerity and demanded a fair local government budget...

PLANNING

Councillors attack planning reforms

By Dan Peters | 28 September 2017

Scottish Government proposals to overhaul the planning system would erode the local democratic pr...

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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