HEALTH

West Midlands in positive mood as devo plans take shape

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015

The September devolution deal deadline has ‘really focused minds’ in the West Midlands as the reg...

HEALTH

Whiteman calls for debate on failing NHS finances

By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2015

Public finance expert Rob Whiteman, has called for an ‘open and honest debate’ between the public...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sunday trading devolution plans unveiled

By Laura Sharman | 05 August 2015

Councils would be given the power to extend Sunday opening hours to boost the local economy by £1...

HEALTH

'Landmark' devolution plan kicks off government talks

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015

Housing, productivity, infrastructure and transformation are at the heart of proposals for a ‘lan...

BUSINESS

Campaign launched to cut 'deeply offensive' chief's pay

By Heather Jameson | 04 August 2015

A member of the public has launched a campaign to cut the salary of the Essex CC chief executive,...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted: Councils improving but key problems remain

By Mark Conrad | 04 August 2015

Local authorities are improving the quality of assessments for vulnerable children, but key probl...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Wiltshire launch sex abuse claim into Heath

By Mark Conrad | 03 August 2015

Wiltshire Police’s handling of a historical investigation into alleged child sexual abuse by ex-p...

FINANCE

Consultation launched on public health funding cut

By Laura Sharman | 03 August 2015

Councils have been asked how the £200m reduction in public health funding should be implemented i...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cash for Rotherham CSE plan

By Mark Conrad | 03 August 2015

Rotherham MBC, Whitehall and Barnardos have joined forces to deliver a £3.1m plan to improve loca...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

LGA calls for child asylum costs to be paid

By Heather Jameson | 31 July 2015

The Local Government Association has called on the Government to pay the costs of unaccompanied c...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council