WHITEHALL

ADSO vows to fight on in virtual meeting battle

By Heather Jameson | 04 May 2021

Election experts have vowed to carry on fighting to give councils the choice to hold meetings vir...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

District's loophole to allow virtual meetings

22 April 2021

A district council has come up with a loophole to allow it to carry on with virtual meetings when...

ROBERT JENRICK

From the mouths of babes

14 April 2021

Politicians go to great lengths to be liked.

FINANCE

A busy summer through to autumn of future funding consultations lies ahead

14 April 2021

The outmoded system of local government financing means huge disparities between councils’ fundin...

FINANCE

£31m Hong Kong integration fund launched

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2021

Funding of £30.7m will be provided to councils to support new arrivals from Hong Kong.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Jenrick backs legal challenge over virtual meetings

By Heather Jameson | 07 April 2021

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has backed a legal challenge to allow councils to carry on w...

WHITEHALL

Councils 'undermined' by right to regenerate plans

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2021

The local government sector has urged a rethink on proposals to hand ministers powers to force th...

WHITEHALL

More cash as Troubled Families rebranded

By William Eichler | 29 March 2021

The Government has rebranded its Troubled Families programme and pledged £165m.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Limited government intervention is good outcome, says Liverpool chief

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

A limited intervention at Liverpool City Council – rather than the full takeover that was expecte...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenrick steps in at 'dysfunctional' Liverpool

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2021

Commissioners will be sent in to Liverpool City Council after an independent inquiry found seriou...

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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