FINANCE

How two districts set up their shared service

By David McIntosh | 07 February 2012

Residents' satisfaction has improved since the two districts of Christchurch and East Dorset form...

ENVIRONMENT

The lessons learned from five mega cities

By Rafal Hejne | 07 February 2012

Rafal Hejne describes research into the sustainability of five of the world's biggest cities.

FINANCE

Self-financing in local government

By Alison Scott | 07 February 2012

Alison Scott looks at what self-financing will mean for local government as a whole.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

A revitalisation of relations

By Stephen Bubb | 07 February 2012

Stephen Bubb shares his views on the key points raised at the recent roundtable organised by the ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The youth unemployment problem

By Stephen Bubb | 07 February 2012

Sir Stephen Bubb's reaction to the recently released youth unemployment report by ACEVO.

WHITEHALL

The move towards regional pay frameworks.

By Jonathan Werran | 01 February 2012

Jonathan Werran looks at how George Osborne intends to put civil service national pay on the regi...

WHITEHALL

You don't have to be a Martian but....

By Jonathan Werran | 01 February 2012

PM David Cameron's New Year message emphasised the possibilities for glory and drama.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

How we opened up access for disabled people

By Will Tuckley | 01 February 2012

Dr Gregory Burke, founder of DisabledGo, describes how one London borough transformed information...

FINANCE

Shared services in Australia

By William Taylor | 31 January 2012

Former district council chief executive William Taylor describes his experiences working in Austr...

HEALTH

Local government and public health

By Ged Curran | 31 January 2012

London borough chief executive Ged Curran digs into the history books to look at the origins of m...

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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