FINANCE

Bid to scrap Welsh councils 'calamitous'

By Jamie Hailstone | 22 July 2015

Conwy CC has warned the Welsh Government against pressing ahead with plans to scrap half the coun...

WHITEHALL

Scots seek full devolution of employment services

By MJ reporter | 22 July 2015

Scottish ministers have called for the devolution of social security and employment services duri...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council plans wages cut in bid to save jobs

By MJ reporter | 22 July 2015

Walsall MBC has proposed cutting pay for all its staff by 2% as part of a range of measures desig...

HEALTH

Joint inspections called into question

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2015

New joint targeted inspections for local agencies that ‘fail to work together effectively’ have b...

SOCIAL CARE

CQC 'still has long way to go' warns NAO

By MJ reporter | 22 July 2015

The regulator at the centre of fierce criticism over alleged blunders has made good progress, acc...

FINANCE

LGA responds to critics with new-style governance pilot

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed to pilot a new style of governance, with portfo...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Birmingham leadership 'failed to grasp scale of change' needed

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2015

Birmingham City Council’s political leadership has been accused of failing to grasp the full scal...

HEALTH

London devolution 'takes a massive leap forward'

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2015

Plans to devolve powers to London have taken a massive leap forward, with a London Devolution Bil...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall to 'transform' local government financing

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2015

The Government will look at ‘transforming the approach to local government financing and further ...

FINANCE

A new generation?

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2015

The MJ/Localis study puts spotlight on income generation as local authorities look to commercial ...

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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