WHITEHALL

Landmark judgement brings rough sleeping clarity

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021

Councils have the legal powers to help people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) who are sle...

HOUSING

Councils fear homelessness 'tidal wave'

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local authorities are braced for a surge in the number of homeless people as protections put in p...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Rough sleeping stats: 'We're still a long way from zero'

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2021

The number of people sleeping rough in England was up by more than half on 2010 despite the Every...

FINANCE

Procurement proposals lack social value focus

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2021

The Government’s Procurement Green Paper has been criticised by Lords for focusing on finance ove...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Confident about care

By Ann McGauran | 09 February 2021

Hertfordshire CC’s new director of adult care services Chris Badger talks to Ann McGauran about i...

THIRD SECTOR

The light in COVID-19's shade

By Charlotte Morgan | 27 January 2021

New Local’s latest report identifies the approaches that helped local areas manage the first lock...

THIRD SECTOR

How COVID confirmed Greater Manchester's focus on people not programmes

By Daisy Carter | 21 January 2021

Daisy Carter outlines how the citizen experience across Greater Manchester changed during COVID a...

HEALTH

Councils asked to 'redouble efforts' on rough sleeping

By Dan Peters | 08 January 2021

English councils have been asked to ‘redouble their efforts’ to help accommodate people sleeping ...

THIRD SECTOR

Genuine community power derives from and requires a strong state

By John Tizard | 16 December 2020

The voluntary and community sector (VCS) should never allow itself to become a surrogate for coun...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Call to remove care home 'barriers'

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2020

Councils have been called on to ensure care home residents can meet their friends and family.

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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