SOCIAL CARE

New ADASS president calls for community focus

By Paul Marinko | 25 April 2024

The new president of the Association of Directors of Social Services (ADASS) has called for a com...

WHITEHALL

MPs sign off indefinite delay to no-fault evictions ban

By Ellie Ames | 25 April 2024

The Renters (Reform) Bill, which now includes an indefinite delay to the long-awaited ban on ‘no-...

HUMAN RESOURCES

10,000 council staff on long-term sick leave

By William Eichler | 25 April 2024

Nearly 10,000 staff members working in councils across England are currently on long-term sick le...

WHITEHALL

Sunak's defence spending could hit council budgets, says IFS

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2024

The Prime Minister’s announcement of extra defence cash could hit public sector budgets further, ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils propose shared chief executive

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2024

Two Welsh local authorities have proposed appointing a shared chief executive.

MAYORS

He should be so plucky

23 April 2024

It’s a well-established principle that prospective politicians need to take to the rubber chicken...

SCOTLAND

Playing the field

23 April 2024

Diary knows better than to stir the cauldron of disputes between England and Scotland.

WHITEHALL

Corridors of Power

23 April 2024

The minister for red tape reduction is having a catch-up with his senior mandarin…

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

Is that your final answer?

23 April 2024

Trevor ‘T-Dawg’ Holden is no stranger to the Diary page, primarily because of his talent for usin...

WHITEHALL

NAO warning over childcare reforms

By Mark Conrad | 23 April 2024

Just one in 10 councils predict they will meet the deadline to create 85,000 Government-funded ch...

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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