REORGANISATION

Surrey to remain divided on unitary plans

By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2025

Surrey’s borough and district councils have revealed the region is set to defy government request...

WASTE

Striking Brum bin workers reject pay offer

By William Eichler | 15 April 2025

Refuse collection workers in Birmingham have rejected the city council’s latest pay offer in the ...

SOCIAL CARE

NHS contract proposals pledge 'greater control' for ICBs

By Lee Peart | 15 April 2025

New proposals by NHSE pledge to give ICBs greater control over NHS contract activity.

PENSIONS

Ministers tell pension pools to merge

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

Two local authority pension pools have reacted angrily after their plans to meet new standards we...

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Military planners sent to Brum amid bin strikes

By William Eichler | 14 April 2025

Military planners have been called in to help tackle the backlog of rubbish in Birmingham that ha...

PEOPLE

Gove handed peerage

By Martin Ford | 14 April 2025

Former local government secretary Michael Gove has been appointed to the House of Lords.

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation proposals average 544,000 population

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

Reorganisation proposals submitted by English councils would produce new unitaries of significant...

WALES

Welsh council tax rise of 7.2%

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

Local authorities in Wales are raising council tax by an average of 7.2% in 2025/26 - the second ...

IMPROVEMENT

Improvement board concludes Liverpool 'well led'

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2025

A nine-month investigation by an Improvement and Assurance Board (IAB) has concluded that Liverpo...

PEOPLE

Salford appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2025

Salford City Council has announced the appointment of Stephen Young as chief executive.

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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