Scrutiny

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Better scrutiny is needed at Windsor and Maidenhead RLBC, which is otherwise high-achieving and f...

FINANCE

Government advises LEPs on greater transparency

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) should publish their agendas, decisions, accounts and a roll...

McKinlay: Why peer-reviews should be mandatory

By Jacqui McKinlay | 23 October 2017

Jacqui McKinlay outlines why the Centre for Public Scrutiny believes the Local Government Associa...

SCRUTINY

Councils' scrutiny not good enough, say experts

By Hiba Mahamadi | 17 October 2017

The Centre for Public Scrutiny has voiced concerns about the voluntary nature of the Local Govern...

WHITEHALL

'Mayor's senate' would help shape Whitehall policies

By Dan Peters | 10 October 2017

A ‘mayor’s senate’ should be established to help shape government policies as Whitehall struggles...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Systemic and persistent' failures in council's children's services

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

Worcestershire CC has said it has invested an extra £5.1m into improving children’s social care t...

BUSINESS

Council to spend £250,000 on leisure centre inquiry

By Hiba Mahamadi | 20 September 2017

Dumfries & Galloway Council’s £250,000 investigation into the failings of a sports and leisure ce...

FINANCE

From scrutiniser to being scrutinised

By Tracie Evans | 19 September 2017

Tracie Evans on the differences now she is interim deputy chief executive at Haringey LBC.

FINANCE

Residents' satisfaction with councils decreases

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Residents’ satisfaction with their council has ‘significantly decreased,’ Local Government Associ...

BUSINESS

Olympic loan fears for council

By Hiba Mahamadi | 15 September 2017

Newham LBC is to work with various partners to improve the financial performance of the Olympic S...

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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