DIGITAL

Technological triumphs for everyday use

By David Rees | 17 February 2015

2014 was the year of wearable technology – from smart watches to intelligent glasses – with over ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

There's still room for improvement

By Paul Wheeler | 17 February 2015

In the wake of the Casey report on Rotherham MBC, local government must rebuild trust. Paul Wheel...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

Dealing with the unspeakable

By Ciara Bottomley | 17 February 2015

Much has been written about the widespread abuse in Rotherham and the culture that enabled the cr...

FINANCE

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

FINANCE

Public service transformation: how will services be delivered?

By Vincent King | 17 February 2015

Whatever the outcome of the general election, it is certain that funding constraints will continu...

WHITEHALL

A place of greater safety

By Cllr Kevin Davis | 13 February 2015

Councils have a proud tradition and vital current role in refugee resettlement, and if 50 counci...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall must release Prevent funding

By Martin Esom | 11 February 2015

Councils are best placed to counter radicalisation while continuing to monitor and support commun...

FINANCE

England's dreaming

By Simon Parker | 10 February 2015

Simon Parker gives a thematic overview to the New Local Government Network’s annual conference, w...

FINANCE

Gaming the Budget 2015

By Jonathan Werran | 10 February 2015

All eyes will be on the pre-election Budget on 18 March, but the real political spending choices ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

It couldn't happen here

By Javed Khan | 10 February 2015

Barnardo’s chief executive, Javed Khan, analyses what local government should learn in the afterm...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service