BUSINESS

Don't forget the community right to challenge

By Mike Mousdale | 15 February 2012

The community right to challenge may lead to more council services being outsourced say Helen Ran...

BUSINESS

County councils look East for trade boost

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2012

Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk county councils have joined forces to help boost business links with C...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Six months on after the riots

By Darra Singh | 08 February 2012

In an exclusive article on the sixth-month anniversary of the riots Darra Singh,reflects on their...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How to unlock capacity

By Rob Francis | 08 February 2012

How do local authorities translate engagement into practical solutions? Rob Francis and Phil Cope...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The race for financial autonomy

By Simon Parker | 08 February 2012

Changes to business rates look set to give district councils more autonomy over local economic gr...

WHITEHALL

The complexity of the civil service

By Jonathan Werran | 08 February 2012

Civil service pensions are entering a period of almost Byzantine complexity, says Jonathan Werran.

FINANCE

John Healey's letter to Eric Pickles

By John Healey | 08 February 2012

John Healey's letter to Eric Pickles requesting clarity on council tax referendums rules.

WHITEHALL

The problems with the Health and Social Care Bill

By Jonathan Werran | 08 February 2012

Jonathan Werran looks at the problems the Health and Social Care Bill would bring to the NHS.

BUSINESS

Regeneration in a time of austerity

By Alex Thomson | 08 February 2012

Alex Thomson says local government needs to rethink its approach to infrastructure investment.

BUSINESS

Outsourcing regulatory services

By Helen Randall | 08 February 2012

Outsourcing regulatory services is new but growing market, however a lot of issues need to be con...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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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