FINANCE

Blowing hot and cold

By Chris Game | 03 June 2011

A brightly-coloured ‘heat map’ which claims to show levels of local council spending is inaccurat...

FINANCE

Local say so

01 June 2011

Giving people a direct say in setting budget priorities could help deliver better services, sugge...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Kent at the crossroads

By Paul Carter | 01 June 2011

Localist funding initiatives can pave the way for faster and cheaper ways of delivering vital inf...

WHITEHALL

Beware an autumn crisis on budgets

By Steve Bundred | 31 May 2011

Steve Bundred warns that having approved budget cuts, many councils now have the even more diffic...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cash for permissions – who benefits?

By Chris Wade | 27 May 2011

Chris Wade looks at the Localism Bill's approach to creating dividends from development.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

On the shelf

By Claire Fox | 26 May 2011

We need to cherish our libraries for their books – not as fashionable ‘chill out zones’, says Cla...

FINANCE

Devolution plus

By Dan Corry | 26 May 2011

If Scotland is to be given devolved tax powers, why not give similar powers to our big city-regio...

FINANCE

Time to become agile

By Dr Catherine Howe | 21 May 2011

Can councils really become part of the information flow of a networked society? They should be, a...

BUSINESS

The new public sector landscape for private suppliers

By John Tizard | 20 May 2011

The public service landscape is changing rapidly and the private sector needs to respond accordin...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Backing a 'powerful wave of social entrepreneurs'

By Michael Burton | 20 May 2011

Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has endorsed outline proposals for a Big Society Bank. Mich...

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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