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FINANCE

Let's get our voices heard

By Jeremy Cooper | 05 April 2017

iMPOWER’s Jeremy Cooper says ‘solving’ the problem of delayed transfers is not as simple as mere...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Bold new mayors will have the power to make a stand

By Paul Wheeler | 05 April 2017

Paul Wheeler says elected mayors in the US are standing firm against the president's policies. Wi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Riding the local government rollercoaster

By Louise Round | 05 April 2017

The last few months have seen ups and downs in Tandridge DC, writes Louise Round.

FINANCE

Malnourished things grow very slowly

By Paul O'Brien | 05 April 2017

Paul O'Brien says we must not starve out places of the things that make them desirable and habita...

FINANCE

Stark choices – higher taxes or fewer services?

By Heather Jameson | 05 April 2017

It is time for an honest debate about what we want from our public services, says Heather Jameson.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government must not be ignored during Brexit talks

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2017

Michael Burton says local government has a direct stake in Brexit negotiations. The sector must b...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Counties should be careful what they wish for

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2017

The balance of power at the Local Government Association is on a knife-edge. But with counties th...

FINANCE

Is social care making progress?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 29 March 2017

Dr Jonathan Carr-West looks at the major questions the Government’s upcoming green paper on socia...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Chief executive salaries are slipping behind just as demand is rising

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2017

It is never the right time to increase salaries, but council chief executives are already voting ...

PLANNING

Let's spend less time talking and more time building

By Andrew Muter | 29 March 2017

Andrew Muter is optimistic that the housing white paper can spark a new era of local authority bu...

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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