FINANCE

Councils pay record rates relief

By Sam Clayden | 20 November 2015

Local authorities have paid £3bn in business rates discounts, according to new government figures.

FINANCE

Children's services facing 'severe' financial pressures

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 November 2015

Two out of three county councils have warned their children’s services are facing ‘severe’ or ‘cr...

FINANCE

Whitehall slammed over reserves figures

By Sam Clayden | 19 November 2015

Whitehall has faced a backlash from council leaders, the Local Government Association (LGA) and f...

FINANCE

Government 'ignoring' impact of cuts, claim senior leaders

By Thomas Bridge | 19 November 2015

Senior Labour local government leaders and MPs have accused the Government of ignoring the impact...

HEALTH

White Van Man on . . . capital investment

19 November 2015

I was looking for a loan the other day and discovered the interest rates are so low they’re almos...

FINANCE

Demo duty for Cam?

19 November 2015

They say if you don’t ask, you don’t get – so hat’s off to a group of Oxfordshire campaigners for...

PLANNING

Wavering Waveney

19 November 2015

This week’s strange but true tale of rock and roll colliding with local government comes from the...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rogue traders

19 November 2015

Here at The MJ Towers we are all in favour of localism, but even we found plans by a small commun...

HOUSING

Mayoral candidate hints support for local devolution

By Sam Clayden | 19 November 2015

London mayor hopeful Sadiq Khan hinted his support for devolution at the London Conference as the...

DEVOLUTION

Give public a say over devo deals

By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2015

The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) has called on councils and the Government to give the public m...

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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)

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

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

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council