FINANCE

Robbing the poor is a bit rich

By John Healey | 06 December 2011

John Healey has serious misgivings about how the Government is distributing funds.

HEALTH

Extra boost for older people

By Jeremy Porteus | 30 November 2011

Meeting the housing with care needs of older people allows local government to lead their communi...

BUSINESS

A stealth challenge to council services?

By Mike Mousdale | 30 November 2011

Helen Randall and Mike Mousdale claim the Localism Act could lead to local authorities having to ...

FINANCE

The Government needs a challenge

By Michael Lockwood | 30 November 2011

Greg Clark's offer to challenge the Government on behalf of local authorities is welcome, says M...

WHITEHALL

Time to take a risk, George?

By Jonathan Werran | 30 November 2011

The phrase 'too clever by half' has never attached itself well to institutions in English public ...

BUSINESS

What is the future for mutuals?

By Phil Copestake | 29 November 2011

Phil Copestake explains how mutuals may be a part of the current zeitgeist in local government, b...

HEALTH

Haringey's health and wellbeing board

By Dilek Dogus | 29 November 2011

Cllr Dilek Dogus,from Haringey Council reports on how his council has successfully implemented th...

HEALTH

Regulation and the elderly

By Davy Jones | 29 November 2011

Davy Jones muses on parallels between the NHS and local government.

BUSINESS

Back to the drawing board

By Stephen Taylor | 23 November 2011

The old model of local government is broken. So how would councils reinvent themselves, asks Step...

FINANCE

Councils are coping says the Audit Commission chairman

By Michael O'Higgins | 23 November 2011

Michael O'Higgins describes how councils are coping with the tough financial climate.

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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