HEALTH

'Bad health blackspots' hold back growth

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024

Stark health inequalities are restricting economic growth, new research has found.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Why climate change is health's biggest threat

By Darrell Gale | 15 January 2024

The health risks from climate change are considerable, but directors of public health are ideally...

PUBLIC HEALTH

The asylum mess needs cleaning up

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2023

'The current conditions in some asylum hotels make the prospect of Rwanda look like a soft option...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Damning reality of asylum

By EXCLUSIVE by Mark Conrad | 05 December 2023

Shocking public health report by Hounslow LBC exposes bleak conditions as councils urge Home Offi...

HEALTH

Putting health first across the council

By Gwen Nightingale | 20 November 2023

With entries now open for The MJ Achievement Awards 2024, there is a great chance to celebrate th...

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...

HEALTH

King's Speech: Increased funding for mental health and smoking cessation

By Paul Marinko | 07 November 2023

The King’s Speech has promised ministers will invest at least £2.3bn a year so an extra two milli...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Dealing with weather's extremes

By Dr Charlotte Parbery-Clark | 30 October 2023

Maria Van-Hove and Dr Charlotte Parbery-Clark look at how local authorities in the UK can support...

FINANCE

Lansley critcises public health funding levels

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2023

The architect of the transfer of public health to local government has blamed the failure of budg...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Head of Highways Operations

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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