IMPROVEMENT

Commissioners to depart Liverpool

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Commissioners at Liverpool City Council are to hand all remaining powers back to the authority an...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

'Outstanding' Leeds chief Riordan announces departure

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Leeds City Council’s chief executive Tom Riordan has announced he will leave the authority at the...

WHITEHALL

Corridors of power

07 May 2024

Conservative adviser Angie Jones is discussing the local elections with young assistant Seb Smyth...

COMMUNICATIONS

Spinning when winning

07 May 2024

Diary hears a number of councils have been approached by a business offering a ‘reputation manage...

ENVIRONMENT

The grass is greener

07 May 2024

Britain’s male population will know about Movember: that month of the year when moustaches get gr...

CULTURE

Sculpture rupture

07 May 2024

The world’s cone mad, Diary might suggest, after an ‘interactive sculptural installation’ in Farn...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Edinburgh to confirm new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2024

Paul Lawrence is expected to become the new chief executive of Edinburgh City Council.

WHITEHALL

Councils frustrated by Whitehall siloes, says chief

By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024

Whitehall’s siloed approach to city centre renewal has led to ‘real frustration’ from councils, s...

ELECTIONS

Government relents over broadening forms of voter ID

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2024

Complaints were raised by ex-servicemen who were turned away at polling stations after attempting...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: Killian lobbied to halt work with watchdog

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2024

Sector figures have been lobbied to withdraw engagement and co-operation with the local governmen...

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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