CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Stirling chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 07 December 2022

Carol Beattie is standing down after four years as chief executive.

DEVOLUTION

Labour launches its plans for devo without the detail

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2022

Heather Jameson says Gordon Brown’s report is more notable for what it lacks than the warm words ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Labour outlines huge devolution push

By Mark Conrad | 05 December 2022

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has proposed removing the ‘dead hand of centralisation’ by devolvi...

FINANCE

Scottish council leaders warn of job losses

By William Eichler | 05 December 2022

Local authority leaders in Scotland today warned of job losses amid an ‘extremely precarious fina...

WHITEHALL

Plans floated to tackle secure children's home shortage

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2022

Plans have been floated for a secure children’s home that could be used by councils across London.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Fife chief announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2022

Fife Council has begun the search for a new chief executive following the announcement that Steve...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils could resurrect legal action over asylum

By Dan Peters | 07 November 2022

Government attempts to fix the UK’s ‘broken’ asylum system could be hit as West Midlands mets thr...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

COSLA chief to step down

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2022

The chief executive of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has announced her intention t...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Orkney ends 'frustrating' search for new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2022

Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new chief executive after three previous recruitment attem...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

COSLA and unions oppose centralising care plans

By Dan Peters | 12 October 2022

Unions have joined with the body representing Scottish councils to call for a reversal of care ce...

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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