POLITICS

Government announces 'sweeping transformation' in response to Grenfell inquiry

By William Eichler | 26 February 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner committed the Government to ‘greater accountability’ and ‘str...

WHITEHALL

Treasury warned over care supplier closures

By Dan Peters | 26 February 2025

Adult social care directors have warned the Treasury suppliers could be forced to close amid the ...

LEGAL

Deal suspends 'mass litigation' against councils

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2025

A deal has been struck to suspend debt-ridden Thurrock Council’s ‘mass litigation’ against 23 oth...

REORGANISATION

Districts back being swallowed by unitary

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2025

The leaders of Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire DCs have backed the enlargement of unita...

REORGANISATION

MPs raise concerns over reorganisation costs

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2025

The Government hopes savings will offset the costs of reorganisation, local government minister J...

DEVOLUTION

Swindon eyes Thames Valley link up

By Joe Lepper | 25 February 2025

Swindon BC is leaning towards joining a Thames Valley mayoral devolution deal despite opposition ...

FINANCE

IFS: Revaluing homes even more important

By Emily Twinch | 25 February 2025

Revaluing homes in Scotland is now ‘even more important’, a finance expert has suggested as local...

GRENFELL INQUIRY

Grenfell council stands by contractor ban despite legal threat

By Emily Twinch | 24 February 2025

Kensington and Chelsea LBC is standing by its ban of a contractor involved in Grenfell Tower’s re...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation expected to end council partnership

By Emily Twinch | 24 February 2025

Local government reorganisation will likely end a collaboration between two local authorities in ...

PEOPLE

Epping Forest chief executive stands down

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2025

The chief executive of Epping Forest DC, Georgina Blakemore, has stepped down due to ill health.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council