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ECONOMIC GROWTH

May must fan the embers at the Conservative conference

By Liam Booth-Smith | 27 September 2017

In advance of this year’s Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Liam Booth-Smith asks if a...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The Uber decision could hit Labour's 2018 London borough election hopes

By Michael Burton | 27 September 2017

TfL's decision not to renew Uber's licence, backed by the capital's Labour mayor, could have an i...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Prevent needs foster carers to be included

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 September 2017

Foster carers need to be urgently included in the Government’s Prevent programme, a membership or...

EUROPEAN UNION

Brexit and councils will be on the Tory conference agenda

By David Simmonds | 27 September 2017

The strongly-represented LGA Conservative Group will have a lot to reflect on during the upcoming...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Ex-Brum chief takes on think tank role

By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2017

Former Birmingham City Council chief executive Mark Rogers is to join think tank Collaborate as a...

FINANCE

Blurring of responsibilities could undermine growth

By Mark Conrad | 26 September 2017

Combined authorities must work with local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) to overcome the ‘institu...

FINANCE

McDonnell: Labour to end PFI

By William Eichler | 26 September 2017

Labour has promised to end the use of public finance initiative (PFI) contracts and bring existin...

WHITEHALL

Andrew Gwynne: We need a DCLG that will fight for the sector

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

As the Labour conference gathers in Brighton, Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne talks to...

BUSINESS

Missing the bigger picture?

By Dan Corry | 20 September 2017

It’s easy to ignore major issues and focus on smaller things to do and improve. But, argues Dan C...

PLANNING

Councils will have to pick up pieces when music stops

By Paul Wheeler | 20 September 2017

Paul Wheeler says councils must start planning to fix the dysfunctional housing market.

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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