Welfare

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2022

Calls have been made to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to prevent a surge in homelessness.

BUSINESS RATES

Get ready for the next crisis

By Michael Burton | 17 August 2022

During the pandemic, local government stepped up to the plate despite initial scepticism from Whi...

Supporting residents through the toughest of times

By Cllr John Izett | 17 August 2022

As the UK inflation rate hits 10.1%, Cllr John Izett sets out how Basingstoke & Deane BC is stepp...

WELFARE

Call to simplify devolved-benefits in Wales

By Laura Sharman | 28 July 2022

A new report has called on the Welsh Government to simplify the benefit system to help more peopl...

WELFARE

Cuts and industrial action warning for Scotland

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2022

Scottish councils have warned of cuts to essential services and the ‘strong likelihood of industr...

WELFARE

Is cost of living aid enough?

By Ann McGauran | 06 June 2022

Ann McGauran reports on how the financial aid package provided by the chancellor will work in pra...

FINANCE

Councils apologise for rebate errors

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2022

Swale BC has apologised for taking money out of the accounts of direct debit holders while Leeds ...

HOUSING

MPs voice 'concerns' over lack of funding for Ukrainian refugees

By William Eichler | 04 May 2022

MPs have joined council leaders in calling on Government to provide councils with funding to supp...

HEALTH

Call for remote meetings after COVID controversy

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

Calls for new powers enabling councils to hold remote and hybrid meetings have been renewed after...

FINANCE

Councils faced pandemic fraud surge

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2022

Local authorities have faced a surge in attempted fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts hav...

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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South Derbyshire District Council

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