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LEGISLATION

Watchdog warning over elections

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2023

It could take a generation to restore public confidence if there are major problems at the next G...

FINANCE

DLUHC blasted over levelling up failure

By Mark Conrad | 08 November 2023

The levelling up department has been blasted for failing to deliver its remit by a senior sector ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Beware the rise of conspiracy theories in our local politics

By Jessica Studdert | 08 November 2023

Conspiracy theories thrive in the absence of transparency and effective communication, says Jessi...

HOUSING

Prevention is still better than cure

By Ruth Luscombe | 08 November 2023

Solving the public health crisis means preventing the next one, and looking beyond the NHS, accor...

PLANNING

The next level begins

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2023

Last month saw the Levelling Up Act receive Royal Assent, but what will that actually mean for lo...

OFSTED

Lack of capacity hindering early help

By Martin Ford | 07 November 2023

A lack of capacity is hindering early help services for children and families, a joint report by ...

WHITEHALL

Gove's pay plan dismissed as 'unnecessary gimmick'

By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2023

Communities secretary Michael Gove’s embryonic plan to require full councils to approve top salar...

FINANCE

DLUHC to be hit by real term budget cuts, think-tank warns

By Michael Burton | 06 November 2023

The levelling up department is to be hit by real term budget cuts over the next five years despit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Centralism isn't working, can we try something different?

By Heather Jameson | 31 October 2023

The all-star line-up at the launch of a Harvard report 'ultimately see centralism isn’t working',...

FINANCE

Emergency summit held amid temporary accommodation warnings

By Dan Peters | 31 October 2023

More than 150 councils this week attended an emergency summit as the cost of temporary accommodat...

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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