DCLG

New funding to tackle 'beds in sheds'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

Local authorities are being invited to bid for a slice of a new £5m fund to crackdown on rogue la...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

LGO reports 18% rise in adult care complaints

10 November 2015

The number of complaints about adult social care received by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO)...

FINANCE

DCLG squeeze sparks fears of £16.5bn cut for councils

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2015

Fears that local government is set to be a major loser in the forthcoming Spending Review after c...

WHITEHALL

MPs query 2012 City Deals cash

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 November 2015

An influential group of MPs have claimed it is still not clear who is accountable for the devolve...

WHITEHALL

Speculation grows over future of council tax

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

A two-tier system of council tax capping could send a lifeline to councils struggling to hit thei...

HUMAN RESOURCES

LGA defends staff's six-figure salaries

By Thomas Bridge | 10 November 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended council chief executive salaries following th...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Accusations fly as councils' top-tier relationships founder

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

A breakdown of top-level relationships at Oadby and Wigston BC are a distraction and could impact...

FINANCE

white van man

10 November 2015

The Government’s always telling us that running the country’s finances is like running your house...

HUMOUR

Coming back home

10 November 2015

Much has been written this week about the news that Oldham MBC leader, Cllr Jim McMahon is to sta...

HUMOUR

Dydh da!

10 November 2015

Regular readers will know of Diary’s fondness for all things Cornwall. It doesn’t matter whether ...

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Head of Inclusion

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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