GOVERNANCE

Concern over 'procrastination culture' at Southampton

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2025

A ‘procrastination culture’ is holding back progress at Southampton City Council, a new report ha...

FINANCE

Scottish councils reject shared service proposal

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2025

Three councils in Scotland have rejected a shared service proposal after concluding it would not ...

ASYLUM

Home Office cuts UASC incentive payments

By Paul Marinko | 10 April 2025

The Government has reinstated an incentive scheme for councils accepting the transfer of Unaccomp...

LONDON

Leaders clash with Khan over devo in the capital

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 10 April 2025

The capital’s frustrated boroughs have publicly called for London’s mayor to share some of his po...

HOUSING

Kensington & Chelsea launches legal action against Grenfell companies

By Paul Marinko | 10 April 2025

Kensington & Chelsea LBC has launched legal action worth around £360m against companies involved ...

PLANNING

Minister blocks Oldham exit from development plan

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Oldham MBC’s attempt to exit an agreement that could see the development of 11,500 new homes has ...

PEOPLE

Ex-Newcastle chief to chair Homes England

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Pat Ritchie has been appointed as interim chair of Homes England.

HOUSING

London borough housing company to close

By Paul Marinko | 09 April 2025

A council-owned company created in response to London’s homelessness crisis has announced it will...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Disaggregating children's services needs 'done delicately'

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2025

Splitting up county council social care services into new authorities needs to be ‘done delicatel...

FINANCE

Mayors' integrated settlements published

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Final details of integrated settlements for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands have been co...

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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