BUSINESS

Why better regulation makes better sense

By John Sellgren | 06 January 2015

It’s not rocket science: simpler systems make it easier for the vast majority of businesses to co...

FINANCE

Time to get real

By David Walker | 06 January 2015

Councillors must confront residents with the fiscal reality of national spending decisions ahead ...

FINANCE

Have hope, be proud

By Paul Wheeler | 06 January 2015

Now is the time for local government to build up its profile and support and realise the potentia...

HEALTH

Neill hits out at Barnett forumla

By Heather Jameson | 06 January 2015

Former local government minister Bob Neill has attacked Labour for using the Barnett formula as a...

PAY

Conservatives plan a cap on pay-offs

By Heather Jameson | 05 January 2015

Public sector redundancy pay-offs will be capped to £95,000 if the Conservatives win the general ...

WHITEHALL

Now it's time for devolution on demand

By Alex Stevenson | 15 December 2014

Hot on the heels of the Scottish independence referendum, the upheaval is creating an agenda whic...

FINANCE

Labour proposes £500m CLG budget cutbacks

By Jonathan Werran | 11 December 2014

Labour Party shadow ministers today announced 'zero based review' plans drive further £500m CLG c...

FINANCE

Dutch courage, please

By Michael Burton | 10 December 2014

Michael Burton advocates a Dutch model in which political parties have to offer their fiscal plan...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Murphy calls for Scottish devo max

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 December 2014

The Scottish Labour Party leadership candidate Jim Murphy has called for more powers to be transf...

FINANCE

'Colossal' local government spending cuts to come

By Jonathan Werran | 04 December 2014

Unprotected areas of public spending – including local government budgets - face ‘cuts on a colo...

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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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Head of Operational Services

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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