SOLACE

A chance for a united front

By Rob Thomas | 13 February 2025

At an increasingly challenging time for the public sector, Paul Matthews and Rob Thomas look ahea...

FINANCE

Edinburgh tourism tax could be starting point for fiscal devolution, experts suggest

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2025

The approach to a tourism tax being taken forward in Scottish and Welsh cities could be a startin...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Jay distances herself from fresh inquiry calls

By Dan Peters | 06 January 2025

The former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse has warned against ‘politicising’ t...

FINANCE

4.3% boost for Welsh councils

By Dan Peters | 12 December 2024

Councils will receive £6.1bn from the Welsh Government to spend on delivering key services, incre...

FINANCE

Reeves reforms could lead to higher returns, Welsh pension funds say

By Emily Twinch | 11 December 2024

A collaboration of eight local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds in Wales has said making ce...

FINANCE

Welsh local government 'financially unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

A finance watchdog has painted a bleak picture of the future for councils in Wales.

POLITICS

Kendall: Local government to join up work opportunities

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Mayors and councils will be given powers to join up services locally to tackle worklessness, the ...

PROCUREMENT

Much for us to learn from Celtic community wealth building

By Sarah Evans | 25 November 2024

A community wealth building event looking at how the model is being used in the Celtic nations hi...

HOUSING

More than 100 councils report not prosecuting rogue landlords

By William Eichler | 22 November 2024

‘Many’ council enforcement teams do not have the resources and capacity to proactively tackle poo...

POLITICS

New anti-social behaviour powers planned for councils

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2024

Councils could be given powers to ‘crack down on repeated anti-social behaviour’ through so-calle...

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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