WHITEHALL

Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley

By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023

The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum North: Whitehall intervenes 'far too late'

By Dan Peters | 01 December 2022

The self-described ‘poster child of Best Value intervention’ has said Whitehall always wades into...

WHITEHALL

MPs accuse Government of 'gambling with public money'

By Mark Whitehead | 08 June 2022

MPs have accused the Government of ‘gambling with public money’ dished out for levelling up.

COMMUNICATIONS

Future Forum: Call for relational public services

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2022

A relational approach can help councils connect with communities and improve services, according ...

HOUSING

Be on the front foot for housing rules

By Kelsey Walker | 05 April 2022

With a new Social Housing Regulation Bill expected to become law this summer, Kelsey Walker looks...

WHITEHALL

New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention

By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022

Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...

LEGAL

There's much for councils to welcome in procurement consultation response

By Peter Ware | 22 December 2021

Councils could look at their processes and record keeping to ensure a smooth jump to greater tran...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Minister dismisses 'sham' university study

By Dan Peters | 09 December 2021

A minister has dismissed a university study on the UK community renewal fund as a ‘sham’.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Creating true value

By Jonathan Werran | 07 December 2021

Local government must mark a decade of social value with purpose driven procurement, writes chief...

DATA

Transparency – more key than ever in the WhatsApp era

By Elizabeth Denham CBE | 02 November 2021

Elizabeth Denham offers five recommendations to help Freedom of Information staff deal with reque...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing