HOUSING

Tackling homelessness US-style

By Andrew Vaux | 03 April 2024

Andrew Vaux looks at the success of a project based on an international model that is tackling ho...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

An uplifting social alliance

By Mark Whitehead | 26 March 2024

Young people with learning disabilities want to work, but more supported internships are needed. ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ready for a bright new dawn?

By Mike Emmerich | 26 March 2024

Rachel Reeves’ Mais lecture represented a clear shift away from New Labour towards an active stat...

IMMIGRATION

What now for Ukrainian refugees?

By Maks Wieczorski | 20 March 2024

In the two years since the war broke out in Ukraine, local government has stepped up to help refu...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Mission impassable

By Ann McGauran | 20 March 2024

After the DfE’s about-turn over its own consultation for councils to end the use of agency social...

SOLACE

Solace at 50

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2024

As Solace hits its 50th anniversary – alongside the anniversary of the 1974 local government reor...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A first step in tackling abuse

By Mark Conrad | 20 March 2024

As the Government finally moves to introduce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, councils ...

FINANCE

A quick fix – but is there any choice?

By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2024

With news of capitalisation directions being given to several councils, Heather Jameson asks if t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth matters

By Ann McGauran | 06 March 2024

Tom Stannard talks to Ann McGauran about why strengthening local government’s economic developmen...

PLANNING

The first cuts are the deepest

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2024

Sector experts talk to Martin Ford about the effects of job cuts on councils’ resilience, the imp...

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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