WHITEHALL

Vulnerable still waiting to move to care facilities

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 July 2015

A third sector boss has warned there is still ‘huge scepticism’ over plans to close institutions ...

HEALTH

WLGA: 'Give us fairer funding'

By MJ reporter | 14 July 2015

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has lobbied Welsh MPs in Westminster, calling for f...

WHITEHALL

LGA under pressure over sector-led improvement

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Further pressure is being piled on the Local Government Association (LGA) as it continues to cons...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Commissioner launches 'ambitious' programme for youngsters

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Children’s commissioner Anne Longfield has pledged to use her tenure to promote ‘ambitious and po...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'Progress' for Blackpool's CPS

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

The Government has lifted the improvement notice on Blackpool Council’s child protection services...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

LEPs standing firm despite CA growth

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) have vowed to not let the voice of businesses be ignored in ...

HUMOUR

'Twits' on parade

14 July 2015

Lovers of all things scrumdiddlyumptious and tales of the unexpected descended on Aylesbury Vale ...

HUMOUR

Wirral's hole in one

14 July 2015

The humble council press conference is a much-maligned creature – long on waffle and short on cus...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Corridors of power

14 July 2015

Labour’s candidates to become the next party leader have collectively taken a truth drug with the...

HEALTH

Minister defends £200m cut to public health grant

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 July 2015

A health minister has defended the Government’s recent decision to cut public health funding to 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