FINANCE

Councils at risk of children's social care overspend

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

Soaring demands on children’s social care are beginning to impact on council budgets, with severa...

FINANCE

Only the very brave need apply

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2016

With fresh pressure looming for local government, Heather Jameson says council chiefs will need t...

FINANCE

Cash cuts curb employment aid

By Sam Clayden | 18 October 2016

Budget cuts are preventing councils from delivering employment and skills support, according to a...

FINANCE

£1.3bn cash injection needed for care crisis

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2016

Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Mark Lloyd has told senior officers that socia...

HUMAN RESOURCES

That's why they call them senior managers

By Blair McPherson | 14 October 2016

As local authority chief executives meet at the SOLACE Summit, Blair McPherson examines how their...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Sector 'stuffed' without fiscal devolution

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2016

Local government will be ‘stuffed’ if it fails to secure further fiscal devolution beyond 100% bu...

HEALTH

SOLACE Summit: Chiefs express integration fears

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2016

Local government chief executives have expressed scepticism about the health and social care inte...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Lloyd says social care is in crisis

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2016

Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Mark Lloyd has told senior officers that socia...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

SOLACE Summit: Devolve 'critical' powers for inclusive growth

By Thomas Bridge | 13 October 2016

Local government needs greater powers over education and funding if regions are to deliver inclus...

DCLG

SOLACE Summit: Casey urges local government to 'renew itself' after Brexit

By Thomas Bridge | 12 October 2016

Local government must ‘renew itself’ following four years of ‘seismic change’, according to the d...

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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