FINANCE

DCN to lobby Whitehall on future of baseline rate

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) will lobby the Government for certainty on the future baseli...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Somerset kids' services 'still need improvement'

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

Ofsted has told Somerset CC’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services that ‘notable room for improvement...

HEALTH

STP fears as bosses 'not confident' about delivery

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

Fresh concerns about sustainability and transformation plans (STP) have been raised after a surve...

WHITEHALL

'Blame and responsibility' – Whitehall's' devolution legacy

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2017

The only things the Government has devolved are blame and responsibility, shadow communities secr...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils to be investigated as part of child abuse inquiry

By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2017

Public hearings for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, which is due to investigate ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Directors leave Sandwell's struggling children's department

By Jonathan Werran | 28 February 2017

Two senior directors responsible for running Sandwell MBC’s beleaguered children’s services depar...

WHITEHALL

Government struggling to implement Spending Review - report

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Town hall powers to bring forward council tax rises to tackle Britain’s social care crisis ‘may p...

BUSINESS

Council scraps controversial LOBOs

By Laura Sharman | 28 February 2017

Newham LBC has agreed to scrap its controversial lender option borrower option (LOBO) loans with ...

FINANCE

Scottish councils cut spending by 11%

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Scottish councils have slashed their spending by 11% over five years, new figures have shown.

WHITEHALL

MPs: Councils should be able to create multi-academy trusts

By William Eichler | 28 February 2017

Local authorities with a track record of strong educational performance should be allowed to crea...

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Structures Commissioner

Grade 14 £53,166 - £59,080 per annum (Pay Award Pending)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Structures Commissioner. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Operations Manager (Performance & Improvement)

£56,646 - £59,739

Royal Greenwich is embarking on major service changes Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Director of Integrated Joint Commissioning, Youth and Community Partnerships and Improvement

£99,952 - £109,098

Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming outcomes for children, young people and families? Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council