HOUSING

Councils to set priorities for First Homes scheme

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2021

Councils will be able to set a ‘local connection test’ to give priority to people such as key wor...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Weighing up the reality of net zero: nemesis or global hero?

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2021

As we approach COP26, The MJ and Local Partnerships gathered a group of council chiefs to talk ab...

RECRUITMENT

The right time to show your agility

By Stephen Hoban | 08 April 2021

Agile working and remote delivery can offer a unique chance for organisations to achieve success ...

WHITEHALL

Fresh council warning over rates appeals

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021

Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...

FINANCE

Council apologises over property investments

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Kensington and Chelsea LBC has admitted putting income above community benefits in its past prope...

HOUSING

How to support local real estate projects post Brexit

By Clive Bleasdale | 01 March 2021

Councils supporting local real estate development must adhere to a new subsidy regime following t...

FINANCE

Post pandemic public purse propositions

By Mike Bennett | 24 February 2021

Mike Bennett and Tim Byles outline a holistic and strategic approach on post pandemic public spen...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick launches plans to force sale of unused land

By Heather Jameson | 18 January 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced plans which will force councils to sell unused...

PLANNING

Jenrick outlines fast track planning service for public buildings

By Laura Sharman | 04 December 2020

Councils will have a legal duty to make decisions on new schools and hospitals within 10 weeks un...

FINANCE

Streamline local government under plans to save £30bn a year, think-tank argues

By Laura Sharman | 21 October 2020

Streamlining local government and selling off high-value council properties could save billions e...

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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