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FINANCE

Stop pretending and start talking about the future

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

We are at a pivotal moment in local government history and the sector has to start being honest, ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Connection problems

By Nigel Lynn | 14 February 2017

Digital transformation is helping to revolutionise the way many older people live, but Nigel Lynn...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Does anyone care when politicians lose their seats?

By Michael Burton | 14 February 2017

Michael Burton reports on a new book which examines how national and local politicians cope with ...

FINANCE

Kerslake's review backs the move to clipping the Treasury's wings

By Michael Burton | 14 February 2017

Michael Burton looks at Lord Kerslake's review into the Treasury.

FINANCE

How much will change under 100% business rate retention?

By Norma Atlay | 14 February 2017

Norma Atlay asks whether the new funding system for local government is a case of the emperor's n...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Gearing up cities for the uncertainty ahead

By Alexandra Jones | 14 February 2017

Local leaders can still help prepare their places for the uncertainty ahead by investing to impro...

WHITEHALL

Learning the lessons of history on housing

By Paul O'Brien | 14 February 2017

By imposing Right to Buy restrictions on local authority housing companies, John O'Brien argues t...

PLANNING

There's no place like home

By Mark Rogers | 14 February 2017

Mark Rogers welcomes the housing white paper but hopes it will be bold enough to support the wide...

FINANCE

The journey is just beginning

By Mike Emmerich | 14 February 2017

In the wake of the recent raft of national policy announcements, Mike Emmerich says it is time fo...

DEVOLUTION

Localising the criminal justice system

By Harvey Redgrave | 14 February 2017

Harvey Redgrave argues taking control of the criminal justice system locally would reverse the gr...

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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