CLIMATE CHANGE

Why it might be better to be French

By Ben Page | 11 September 2023

France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...

HOUSING

Can we refocus on public service reform now?

By Andrew Laird | 05 September 2023

Part of the challenge for governments in tackling poverty is to enable everyone to work together ...

SOLACE

Is basic income the answer?

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 05 September 2023

As chief executives gather for the annual Solace Wales conference, Amanda Hill-Dixon looks at the...

HEALTH

Serving up a food strategy

04 September 2023

Local authorities are increasingly playing a more prominent role in creating healthy, sustainable...

HOUSING

The stats don't lie: we need a plan to tackle the affordable housing crisis

By Cllr Hannah Dalton | 04 September 2023

Urgent action is needed to give councils the financial firepower to drive a significant increase ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The lost years

By Ann McGauran | 15 August 2023

The UK is reeling from nearly five years of lost economic growth. Ann McGauran asks what action l...

DEVOLUTION

Leading the charge on climate action

By Anthony Payne | 15 August 2023

The Blueprint Coalition’s Manifesto for Local Climate Action outlines four key demands for all po...

COMMUNICATIONS

Tower Hamlets' golden communications thread

By Andreas Christophorou | 08 August 2023

Communications needs to be the business of everyone in a council, and if the service is just trea...

HEALTH

National issues on a local scale: tackling the cost of living crisis

By Stephen Gaskell | 08 August 2023

Local authorities are working with partners in a variety of creative and resourceful ways in resp...

THIRD SECTOR

The stark outlook for cost of living pressures

By David Armiger | 07 August 2023

Bassetlaw DC and its partners were hoping that the cost of living crisis would start to ease, but...

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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