FINANCE

Numbers of homeless families in B&Bs at ten-year high

By Tom Bridge | 04 November 2013

Councils have called for immediate action on affordable housing.

FINANCE

Rules will help councils 'redress procurement balance'

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 October 2013

New European Union procurement rules will help councils ‘redress the balance,’ according to the h...

FINANCE

Scope pledges to work with councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 October 2013

The disability charity Scope has announced plans to close eight more of its residential homes.

FINANCE

Miliband pledges to cut business rates

By Jamie Hailstone | 30 October 2013

Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to cut business rates if his party wins the next general el...

FINANCE

Payment by Results is 'seriously flawed' - report

By Laura Sharman | 30 October 2013

Payment by Results (PbR) contracts are failing to improve public services,’ according to a new re...

FINANCE

Social care costs under spotlight again

By Jamie Hailstone | 28 October 2013

The Government has faced fresh calls to reform social care from Macmillan Cancer Support and the ...

FINANCE

Live with your children, says Hunt

By Michael Burton | 18 October 2013

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has resurrected the Big Society concept as a means of stabilising th...

FINANCE

London Councils issues private rent support 'tipping point' warning

By Jonathan Werran | 17 October 2013

More working households than jobless to get help to pay private rent by Christmas, London Council...

FINANCE

Labour: 450,000 in court since CTB reforms

By Jonathan Werran | 11 October 2013

War of words erupts after Labour reserach suggests 450,000 low-paid and vulnerable residents may ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

£175m funding cuts for Welsh councils

By Laura Sharman | 09 October 2013

Local government leaders in Wales have called yesterday’s draft budget the worst financial settle...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service

up to £165k plus Returning Officer Fees

Are you interested in applying for one of the best jobs in local government? Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Head of Strategic Planning and Housing

£56,080 to £59,525 per annum

As we develop our new Local Plan, we are looking for talented people to help us turn that vision into a reality. Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Hospital Social Worker

ME11 - ME13 £41,964 -£50,646

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a personality of someone with drive, determination and vision Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton