LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Davies expected to take over as chair of LGA

By Heather Jameson | 05 May 2023

The next chair of the Local Government Association (LGA) is expected to be Labour’s Shaun Davies ...

ELECTIONS

Local elections 'well run' but voter ID concerns remain

By William Eichler | 05 May 2023

The first local elections requiring residents to show ID were ‘well run’ but the new law prevente...

ELECTIONS

Big losses for Conservative councils

By Dan Peters | 05 May 2023

The Conservatives have lost seats in the North, South and Midlands, with Labour and the Lib Dems ...

PLANNING

Compulsory purchase changes a 'slippery slope'

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2023

A row has broken out in the House of Lords over proposed changes to compulsory purchase orders (C...

ELECTIONS

'Risk to credibility' of voter ID data collection

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2023

The impact of voter ID restrictions on some communities in tomorrow’s election could remain hidde...

FINANCE

Unions move closer to summer strike action

By Paul Marinko | 03 May 2023

Unite members working for councils have rejected a pay offer from local government employers and ...

FINANCE

Welsh Government to detail council tax reform later this year

By Paul Marinko | 03 May 2023

The Welsh Government has revealed it will announce details of its council tax reforms later this ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils face 'Kafkaesque' barriers to net zero

By William Eichler | 03 May 2023

Local authorities face ‘Kafkaesque’ barriers to achieving net zero goals, a new report backed by ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Wish you were here

02 May 2023

Spoof images of Conservative Calderdale councillors went viral recently after local politicos wer...

DEVOLUTION

Divided we stand

02 May 2023

It turns out it was easy to resolve England’s reorganisation dilemma, as senior policy adviser at...

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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