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HEALTH

Selbie: To convene and influence is the USP of local government

By Sam Clayden | 27 September 2017

Public Health England chief executive Duncan Selbie believes local government has a unique role i...

DCLG

Ministers must recover a singular purpose over devolution

By Andrew Carter | 27 September 2017

The Government needs to go back to its original focus for its city devolution agenda and regain a...

EUROPEAN UNION

Brexit and councils will be on the Tory conference agenda

By David Simmonds | 27 September 2017

The strongly-represented LGA Conservative Group will have a lot to reflect on during the upcoming...

HEALTH

We need a structural debate on prosperity, housing and health

By Lawrence Conway | 27 September 2017

Lawrence Conway says the sector needs to expend its energies influencing and engaging national de...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Meeting the modern leadership challenge

By Jo Miller | 20 September 2017

Jo Miller says now, more than ever, we need bold and brave leaders, willing to take risks and dis...

WHITEHALL

Look long-term: Cut the benefit bill by investing in social housing

By Michael Burton | 20 September 2017

Michael Burton puts forward the case for the Government to remove the shackles on council housebu...

ENVIRONMENT

Let's get back local government's voice

By Nick Forbes | 20 September 2017

Ahead of the Labour Party Conference, Nick Forbes outlines some of the challenges for local autho...

FINANCE

London: it's a tale of two cities

By Teresa O’Neill | 20 September 2017

London is not just Parliament or City Hall. The capital’s 33 boroughs all have very different nee...

BUSINESS

The combined authority that's Educating West Yorkshire

By Susan Hinchcliffe | 20 September 2017

Susan Hinchcliffe expands on the role of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in successfully de...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gender disparity is alive and well

By Heather Wakefield | 20 September 2017

Does local government work for women? The answer is a firm ‘no’, according to Heather Wakefield, ...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council