FINANCE

Tory Barnet to leave LGA

By MJ reporter | 31 March 2016

Conservative-run Barnet LBC has confirmed it will leave the Local Government Association (LGA) to...

FINANCE

Double whammy to cost councils £1bn

By Mark Whitehead | 31 March 2016

A rising tide of extra costs resulting from a double whammy of changes is forcing councils toward...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Croydon boss to take on West Sussex role

By Sam Clayden | 30 March 2016

Croydon LBC boss Nathan Elvery has confirmed he will be leaving the council to take on the chief ...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Chief backs steel plant nationalisation

By Thomas Bridge | 30 March 2016

The chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council has backed nationalisation of Tata Steel’s plant...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'Responsibility without power' after academisation

By Sam Clayden | 29 March 2016

Local authorities will be accountable for ensuring there are enough school places after academisa...

WHITEHALL

Flooding cost 'still rising'

By Mark Whitehead | 29 March 2016

The cost of damage caused by floods over the winter has reached nearly £250m and is still rising,...

WHITEHALL

National Living Wage will 'push social care closer to breaking point'

By William Eichler | 29 March 2016

The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) will push social care services closer to break...

FINANCE

Treasury committee could investigate LOBOs

By Sam Clayden | 24 March 2016

Treasury select committee chairman Andrew Tyrie has hinted he will launch an inquiry into the sal...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Dramatic increase in homelessness puts pressure on councils

By William Eichler | 24 March 2016

The number of people being accepted as homeless by councils in England has risen by 33% since 201...

WHITEHALL

Secretary of state to 'seize' housing development decisions

By Sam Clayden | 24 March 2016

In ‘another step away from localism,’ the Government is cutting local authorities out of major ho...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£80,287

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Care

£81,974

Bolton Cares is entering an exciting new chapter and we’re looking for a visionary leader to help shape it. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Asset Investment & Growth

£115,000

A new chapter in a legacy that’s over 125 years in the making. Apply for this job

Bournville Village Trust