WHITEHALL

Queen's speech 2016: Education Bill could lead to 'backdoor academisation'

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

A new Bill unveiled in the Queen’s speech today will legislate for the academisation of all maint...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Let councils decide where to invest

17 May 2016

Calls are growing for the law to change so it stresses councils have the power to decide where th...

HUMOUR

Now for the Punch line

17 May 2016

With Britain in the midst of a spell of toasty weather, the country’s beaches will likely be pack...

WHITEHALL

Hampshire chief to take over Torbay's failing children's services

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

The Government has assigned Hampshire CC’s chief executive to intervene in Torbay Council’s faili...

WHITEHALL

Chancellor branded 'biggest threat to devolution'

By Tom Bridge | 17 May 2016

Greater Manchester’s interim mayor Tony Lloyd has branded chancellor George Osborne the ‘biggest ...

FINANCE

Battle over 'dreadful' Act 'is not over yet'

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

Critics have warned the worst of the Housing and Planning Act will come in the yet-to-be-announce...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Leaders clash over unitary proposals

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

Hampshire leaders have clashed over plans for reorganisation after county leader Roy Perry propos...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

It's EUr turn to scoff

17 May 2016

Chief executives and returning officers should have recovered from the local elections by now but...

BUSINESS

Consulting business key in new system

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016

Councils may have to change the entire way they consult after business rates are fully retained b...

WHITEHALL

'Essential' needs review must break status quo

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016

The needs-based review being carried out as part of the move to business rates retention must rip...

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frederica-diamanta

Group Director – Core Business

Up to £155,000

Transform how Dudley Council operates. Lead the core that powers our Borough. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Development and Regulation

Up to £130k

Shape places, strengthen regulation and lead with purpose. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Housing & Homelessness

Up to £130k

Shape the future of housing in Dudley, ensuring a safe, secure home for every resident. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council