FINANCE

Further moves to bring troubled housing company in-house

By Chris Mahony | 19 February 2020

The termination of a housing management contract spanning four local authorities in Kent has move...

BUSINESS

Gravesham aiming to become 'entrepreneurial authority'

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

Gravesham BC has formed a local authority trading company in a bid to become an ‘entrepreneurial ...

BUSINESS

Uncertainty puts East Lothian procurement on hold

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

Uncertainty over the future of waste and recycling in Scotland has led to East Lothian Council pu...

HOUSING

Norwich housing company braced for losses

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

A housing company owned by Norwich City Council is facing making a loss on its first scheme.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate emergency: competing priorities and tough decisions

By Jo Wall | 12 February 2020

Friends of the Earth’s climate action plan for councils identifies 50 steps that councils can tak...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Local government is a powerful force for change

By Dominic Campbell | 12 February 2020

Last year, people across the UK called on the Government to take environmental action seriously. ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Responding to the climate emergency

By Sean Hanson | 07 February 2020

Local Partnerships is leading work to support authorities develop responses to their declaration ...

FINANCE

Council pays compensation to Amey after High Court challenge

By Dominic Browne | 05 February 2020

West Sussex CC has paid £4m in compensation to Amey over a contested highways procurement process.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Flagship £25m regeneration project rescued

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2020

Basildon BC has rescued a major regeneration project following the collapse of its construction c...

BUSINESS

Enfield closes care company

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2020

Services are to be run in-house after Independence and Wellbeing Enfield (IWE) failed to generate...

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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

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Head of Highways Operations

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Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

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South Derbyshire District Council