FINANCE

Sector unites in call for Troubled Families funding

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2019

The local government sector has urged the Treasury to continue funding the Troubled Families prog...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

New burdens funding to be reviewed

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2019

Hopes of increased funding for new burdens have been raised by ministers.

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG to make 'compelling case' for more funding

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2019

Local government minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that his department will ‘make a compelling case’...

WHITEHALL

Troubled Families funding could be extended beyond 2020

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2018

Funding for the Troubled Families programme could continue beyond 2020 after it was found three-q...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The trouble with troubled families

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2018

In the melee of the adult social care cash crisis, rising children’s services pressures and potho...

WHITEHALL

Troubled Families scheme a 'distraction,' claims Iain Duncan Smith

By Martin Ford | 24 May 2018

Funding for the Troubled Families programme would be better spent elsewhere, a former cabinet min...

TROUBLED FAMILIES

Achieving earned autonomy

By Mark Sutton | 25 April 2018

A Staffordshire partnership has been making great strides in helping children and families in nee...

HEALTH

How info sharing is improving help for Troubled Families

By Stephen Curtis | 19 March 2018

Stephen Curtis explains why information sharing is crucial to public service reform, while Stuart...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Five London councils commission programme to keep troubled youngsters out of care

By Laura Sharman | 16 January 2018

Five London boroughs have jointly commissioned a new programme to help vulnerable young people st...

WHITEHALL

Opportunity is knocking for 'jaw-dropping' local government

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2017

Local government is jaw dropping, can inspire citizens and, at its best, can outshine any part of...

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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