HOUSING

Rayner promises 'biggest increase in affordable housebuilding in a generation'

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

The Government has confirmed English councils will receive millions of pounds to help them delive...

POLICY

Sector reassures after private school VAT change confirmed

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2024

Councils believe they can manage the increase in demand for school places after Labour’s removal ...

HOUSING

Ombudsman launches Lewisham probe after housing complaints

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

The Housing Ombudsman has launched an investigation into Lewisham LBC after finding a high maladm...

FINANCE

No decision on whether ARGA will cover local audit

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2024

The new Government has yet to make a decision on how it will fix local audit in the longer term, ...

AUDIT

Audit Wales tells councils to improve performance information

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

Councils in Wales are not giving enough information to leaders about what their communities think...

SOCIAL CARE

Reeves scraps care charging reforms amid spending cuts

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2024

Adult social care charging reforms delayed by the Tories will be scrapped, saving more than £1bn ...

PLANNING

Government to kick off planning consultation

By Emily Twinch | 29 July 2024

The Government will release a promised consultation on its updated National Planning Policy Frame...

PEOPLE

Core Cities names chair

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

Leeds City Council leader James Lewis has been named as the new chair of Core Cities UK.

PEOPLE

Nottingham poised to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

Sajeeda Rose is expected to become Nottingham City Council’s next chief executive.

SOCIAL CARE

Scottish health and social care under 'unsustainable' pressure

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

The system of health and social care in Scotland has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by the Account...

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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