Legal questions in the Localism Bill

14 June 2011

The MJ and law firm Trowers & Hamlins held a debate to discuss some of the legal issues arising i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why neighbourhood planning is an opportunity for councils

14 June 2011

DCLG decentralisation minister Greg Clark explains why he believes the new planning system will b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shadowy figures

By John Stewart | 08 June 2011

Government plans to impose mayoral referendums have not been thought out properly, say George Jon...

ENVIRONMENT

Carbon cop-outs

By James Evison | 08 June 2011

Critics claim that changes in government policy have scuppered hopes of a new generation of energ...

HEALTH

The impact of the health reforms on councils

By Phil Cooper | 07 June 2011

What do the planned health changes mean for councils? Phil Cooper reports on a recent debate amon...

HEALTH

The crisis in care

By Dermott Calpin | 07 June 2011

Budgets pressures emphasise the need for cross party consensus on the reform of funding of care s...

HEALTH

Don't break the link

By John Tizard | 07 June 2011

Scrapping PCTs and bring in GP commissioning consortia could jeopardise links between health and ...

FINANCE

Creative potential

06 June 2011

Traditional approaches to efficiency are not enough, it is time for local authorities to take a m...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Plugging the gaps

06 June 2011

With council budgets taking the strain , the role of social entrepreneurs is more important than ...

FINANCE

Lessons from Harrow

By Heather Jameson | 06 June 2011

As councils struggle to deliver services while they face reduced budgets and a barrage of abuse f...

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

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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