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PLANNING

The prospect of a decent settlement has since been dashed

By Tracy Bingham | 13 December 2023

Most councils will have to make full use of the limited capacity within the council tax referendu...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Eliminating legacy: empowering public sector HR, finance, and payroll

By Anton Roe | 12 December 2023

With impending regulation and public sector bodies razor focused on cost-cutting, integrating and...

FINANCE

The dire state of local government finances risks undermining devolution

By Zoe Billingham | 12 December 2023

'Failing to put local government finances on a sustainable footing could undermine the progress b...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Regional working is here to stay

By John Copps | 11 December 2023

John Copps says regional working in children’s services can no longer be something that can be se...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

From merger to milestone: a year in reflection

By Dr Jo Casebourne | 11 December 2023

Dr Jo Casebourne says Foundations has been delivering on its mission in its first year – generati...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

Remove the risk from large private providers

By John Pearce | 11 December 2023

Local authorities are the sole purchasers of children’s care placements, yet are often held to ra...

FINANCE

How bad does it have to get?

By John Sellgren | 11 December 2023

The current situation of financial failure shows just how pressing the case for reform of local g...

LEISURE

Districts 'think global, act local'

By Kathy O’Leary | 11 December 2023

Stroud's action plan for carbon neutrality includes continuing to put its own house in order but ...

FUTURE FORUM

Levelling up's showbiz touch

By Michael Burton | 11 December 2023

Last week’s Chanel fashion spectacle in Manchester was a global triumph for the city, but address...

COUNCIL TAX

Local leaders need the tools to implement systemic solutions

By Claire Kober | 11 December 2023

Devolution of council tax and business rates, coupled with central Government infrastructure inve...

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Principal Building Control Surveyor (Kendal) - WMF2430e

£51,356 - £52,413

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Service Director – Children’s Social Care and Early Help

up to £115,017

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Gateshead Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

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Ashfield District Council

frederica-diamanta

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Kendal) - WMF2430e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Service Director – Children’s Social Care and Early Help

up to £115,017

If you’re passionate about creating brighter futures and improving outcomes for children and young people, this is your opportunity... Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council