CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Jacket in

03 December 2015

A 24-hour summit of council bosses from the North was always going to throw up a few surprises.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Heavens above

03 December 2015

Diary was delighted to see so many strong female chief executives at Future Forum North. It seems...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted slams 'inadequate' children's services

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Children’s services in Lancashire and Doncaster have come back under the spotlight after the publ...

WHITEHALL

Politics clouds devolution deals

03 December 2015

Political infighting is frustrating efforts to push through further devolution deals throughout t...

MANAGEMENT

Worcestershire to bring trading standards back in-house

By Dan Peters | 03 December 2015

A district council leader has expressed her disappointment after Worcestershire CC decided to qui...

WHITEHALL

Cumbria's devolution deadline helps 'concentrate minds'

By Dan Peters | 02 December 2015

Cumbria CC’s leader has said he is hopeful of wrapping up a devolution deal by the end of next week.

FINANCE

Council leader slams council tax support schemes

By Sam Clayden | 02 December 2015

The South Norfolk DC boss has described council tax support schemes as a ‘transfer of risk’ from ...

FINANCE

Key northern devolution deal 'unlikely' unless local demands met

By Thomas Bridge | 02 December 2015

A key player in devolution to the North has cast doubts over the chances of a deal being signed t...

WHITEHALL

Call for DCLG transparency on new burdens

By Dan Peters | 02 December 2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government has failed to be sufficiently open and transp...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MP calls for English fiscal devolution

By Sam Clayden | 01 December 2015

A Labour MP has called for a commission to be set up to consider whether English local authoritie...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

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