AUTUMN BUDGET

Peering beyond the Budget

By Martin Ford | 05 November 2024

Last week’s Budget was better overall than councils expected, but fears remain about what will em...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growing pains

By Ann McGauran | 30 October 2024

Tom Stannard says the Government’s focus on growth has got off to a promising start, but the case...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Fade to Gray?

By Ann McGauran | 15 October 2024

What could the arrival of Morgan McSweeney as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff and Sue Gray’s ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Resisting a NCS power grab

By Aidan Rave | 09 October 2024

In the light of council leaders’ decision to withdraw their support for the Scottish Government’s...

DEVOLUTION

The devo debate

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so ma...

POLICY

INLOGOV hits the mark

By Barry Quirk | 27 September 2024

Barry Quirk welcomes a new report that argues local government should be equipped to deliver, sta...

IMPROVEMENT

When the letter drops

By Graham Farrant | 19 September 2024

Graham Farrant charts BCP Council’s journey to overcoming the challenges of being issued with a B...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Pay day promises

By Ann McGauran | 12 September 2024

Research from the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust sets out five policy options to improve so...

DEVOLUTION

The devo's in the detail

By Ann McGauran | 12 September 2024

The proposed English Devolution Bill has given encouragement to many local leaders, but with the ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

To invest, or not to invest?

By Emily Twinch | 12 September 2024

The previous Government wanted the Local Government Pension Scheme to invest in the UK. Emily Twi...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council