Business

By Naomi Larsson | 10 July 2019

Public trust in councils to make planning decisions in the best interests of communities is ‘almo...

Use Brexit to rewrite public sector procurement rules

By Ann McGauran | 09 July 2019

A new paper from the New Local Government Network (NLGN) says Brexit should be used as an opportu...

BUSINESS

Public backs social enterprises to deliver services

By Naomi Larsson | 09 July 2019

Almost nine out of 10 UK residents would prefer for outsourced services to be delivered by social...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sovereign Centros appointed to £400m Hertfordshire development

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2019

Broxbourne BC and Hertfordshire CC have selected Sovereign Centros as their development partner f...

PARTNERSHIPS

Councils urged to 'shine a light' on services to improve them

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

A shared services company has urged councils to look at alternative ways of working.

FINANCE

Northamptonshire 'unlikely to be the last' financial failure, Unison chief warns

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

The financial failure of Northamptonshire CC will happen at other authorities, the head of the se...

BUSINESS

Conferencing for Government: A Guide to Best Practices

By Kevin Beazley | 02 July 2019

How do you ensure that your meetings – both public and private – go without a hitch from an audio...

WHITEHALL

LGA seeks action to match 'warm words' over asylum seeker support

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

A ‘step change’ in relations between Government and council over accommodating asylum seekers is ...

SCRUTINY

Review into Northamptonshire highways contract announced

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2019

A review into Northamptonshire CC’s highways contract with KierWSP has been launched.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

EXCLUSIVE: Variation victory as LGA lobbies Treasury

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2019

The Treasury’s view of children’s services has been dealt a further blow after research linked 70...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

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We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council