WHITEHALL

Ministers urged to reform Gift Aid

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Gift Aid donations should vary by region and be targeted at tackling local inequalities, a think-...

WHITEHALL

Council staff 'live in fear of abuse, assault or worse' - APSE study

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Council staff and members often live ‘in fear of abuse, assault or worse,’ experts have warned.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lib Dems in public health cuts reversal pledge

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2024

The Lib Dems have pledged a £1bn-a-year investment to reverse cuts to the public health grant.

PEOPLE

Middlesbrough appoints new permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2024

Middlesbrough Council is set to appoint Erik Scollay as its new permanent chief executive.

FINANCE

Think-tank urges slashing of competitive funds

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

Competitive funding of councils should only be used in ‘exceptional circumstances’ under the next...

BUSINESS

High Court judge in trees ruling

By Mark Conrad | 31 May 2024

Councils and developers relying on planning permission exemptions to preservation orders cannot a...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New chief for King's Lynn and West Norfolk

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

King’s Lynn and West Norfolk BC is expected to appoint Kate Blakemore as its chief executive.

WHITEHALL

Hoare: We still want productivity plans

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...

WHITEHALL

Ending asylum hotel use could put 'unacceptable pressure' on councils

By Ellie Ames | 29 May 2024

MPs have raised concerns that the Government has not engaged effectively with local authorities a...

FINANCE

Rayner accusation after police drop probe

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow communities secretary Angela Rayner has hit out at the Conservatives’ ‘desperate tactics’ ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing