Scrutiny

By William Eichler | 27 July 2021

A Conservative-led Surrey council has been criticised for failing to follow ‘good practice’ durin...

MANAGEMENT

Losing the confidence of members

By Blair McPherson | 09 July 2021

It’s crucial for managers to keep the confidence of members, says Blair McPherson. ‘But the troub...

Combined authorities advised to 'revisit' devo deals

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Combined authorities may need to ‘revisit’ devolution deals to help regions recover from the COVI...

FINANCE

Northants commissioners in 'hubris' warning

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2021

Councils have been warned against falling victim to ‘hubris’ in the same manner as Northamptonshi...

FINANCE

Report shows 'accountability vacuum' in council finances

By Heather Jameson | 28 April 2021

A damning report into citizen’s experiences of scrutinising their councils’ finances has claimed ...

SCRUTINY

Liverpool Labour and the wider party should never have let this happen

By Emma Burnell | 06 April 2021

After Max Caller's 'shocking' report on Liverpool City Council, Labour needs to make a case for g...

EDUCATION

Councillors call extraordinary meeting over director secondment

By Martin Ford | 23 March 2021

Councillors in Stockport said they had been ‘treated with contempt’ after a joint director with T...

FINANCE

What can be learnt from the recent Public Interest Reports?

By Paul Dossett | 12 March 2021

Paul Dossett of Grant Thornton UK considers the key lessons for local government that have emerge...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Councils should not 'overly collude' with 'flagellation' on governance

By Ann McGauran | 09 March 2021

Councils should not ‘overly collude’ with the ‘flagellation that sometimes comes from the centre’...

SCRUTINY

A toolkit for good governance

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 09 March 2021

Launched this week, a new framework for examining complex local governance challenges focused on ...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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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