WHITEHALL

Let's download the local competition app

By Merrick Cockell | 14 April 2011

It’s time for the Government to let go and allow councils to become more open and creative, urges...

WHITEHALL

New for old

14 April 2011

Better versions of existing services will not do the trick. We need more radical innovation, says...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Electoral swings and roundabouts

By Chris Game | 14 April 2011

The key theme for May’s council elections may be the scale of Labour’s continuing local recovery ...

WHITEHALL

Mind your language

12 April 2011

The language of politics has shifted, and valued activities are in danger of being brushed aside ...

WHITEHALL

Qualified votes challenge local democracy

By John Stewart | 12 April 2011

MPs should take a closer look at legislation which will hand powers to elected mayors and unelect...

WHITEHALL

Profile: Sir Simon Milton

12 April 2011

Westminster City Council leader Sir Simon Milton has announced his bid to be the next chair of th...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A successful swap for Hackney

By Luke Barras-Hill | 11 April 2011

In an innovative move, Hackney Council is cross-subsidising the development of two new sustainabl...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Economies of scale

By Laura Sharman | 08 April 2011

Laura Sharman finds out how a Local Enterprise Partnership is being used to deliver new affordabl...

FINANCE

Market forces

By Simon Parker | 07 April 2011

Councils may be under pressure to contract out services but they still expect to support the loca...

FINANCE

On the cutting edge

By Dermott Calpin | 07 April 2011

As the new financial year starts, the toughest settlement for a generation has left councils faci...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council