FINANCE

Procurement rules offer 'injection of innovation'

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 March 2015

New EU rules could help simplify the procurement process for councils, particularly for children’...

WHITEHALL

Is Prevent better than cure?

By Claire Fox | 03 March 2015

If values such as free speech are to mean anything they must face down the challenge posed by Isl...

FINANCE

Will lack of cash cripple the Care Act?

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2015

The Care Act has been hailed as a welcome framework for the 21st century, but directors of adult ...

FINANCE

Let's end going home alone

By John Pearson | 03 March 2015

Chief operating officer for Royal Voluntary Service, John Pearson, says councils, the NHS and vol...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Betts blasts 'disappointing' planning response

By Jonathan Werran | 02 March 2015

The Government is ‘burying its head in the sand’ by rejecting public concerns about unsustainable...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Salford teams up with leisure firms at Community Stadium

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 February 2015

The national pub retailer Greene King has said ‘cheers’ to a new development at the AJ Bell Stadi...

FINANCE

CIL relief will be extended to third sector

25 February 2015

Housing minister Brandon Lewis has announced plans to allow more charities and other organisation...

WHITEHALL

Pickles socks it to lobbying LEPs

By Jonathan Werran | 23 February 2015

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) seeking government cash will be barred from hiring lobbyists...

HEALTH

Really listening to you

By Paul Roberts | 23 February 2015

In the run up to May's general election Paul Roberts asks what meaningful democratic engagement l...

FINANCE

Councils predict business rates bonanza

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2015

The total amount collected by councils in England for business rates is expected to soar by an in...

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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