FINANCE

No magic, just clear leadership

By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2023

There has been notable progress since Liverpool City Council entered intervention in 2021. Interi...

COUNCIL TAX

An agent of change

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2023

Unitarisation was a positive thing for Buckinghamshire, says chief executive Rachael Shimmin. Dan...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking local potential

14 March 2023

Levelling up nationally will not succeed without investment in levelling up locally, an inquiry b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

International Women's Day: The local cost of barriers to women's paid work

By Ann McGauran | 08 March 2023

New analysis launched on International Women’s Day highlights the impact on regional economies of...

LEGISLATION

The polling unknowns

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2023

The greatest fear of critics is that rather than achieving the stated aim of promoting more trust...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking beyond growth

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2023

While the focus on this month’s Budget will be on growth, the faltering economy means councils ar...

PLANNING

Fighting for freedom

By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023

The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

MJ Housing: Will retrofit really help reach net zero?

By Paul Marinko | 15 February 2023

As net zero soars up the agenda, Paul Marinko warns of the mammoth effort – and prohibitive cost ...

SOCIAL CARE

Calderdale's long-term pledge to social care

By Ann McGauran | 08 February 2023

Calderdale MBC is embarking on a drive to strengthen its adults’ and children’s social worker tea...

SOCIAL CARE

Bridging the funding gap for children

By Ann McGauran | 08 February 2023

The Government’s response to a flurry of reports on children’s social care will make some things ...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Head of Highways Operations

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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