HEALTH

Devo a one-way trip for councils

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

Councils could be left trapped in combined authorities even if their circumstances change, commun...

SCRUTINY

Opaque devo practices 'create culture of secrecy'

By Sam Clayden | 25 November 2015

A lack of transparency in the devolution process now will ‘create a culture of secrecy’ going for...

SCRUTINY

Kerslake: 'Realistic' approach to devo transparency

By Sam Clayden | 24 November 2015

Lord Kerslake has called for a pragmatic approach to transparency around devolution deals.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

CLG committee defends Manchester visit criticism

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2015

The communities and local government (CLG) committee has been criticised for failing to publicise...

WHITEHALL

Betts calls for clarity over refugee funding

By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2015

Clive Betts has called for more clarity from the Government on future funding to pay for Syrian ...

FINANCE

Warming up to an important task

By Barry Pirie | 03 September 2015

Barry Pirie asks if the public sector pay freeze risks leaving top talent out in the cold?

WHITEHALL

CLG LOBO loans decision imminent

By Dan Peters | 03 September 2015

The select committee looking into controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans is exp...

FINANCE

Campaigners could challenge councils over LOBO loans

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

Councils could face a raft of challenges to their annual accounts from campaigners against the us...

HEALTH

No quiet summer for lawyers

By Bev Cullen | 18 August 2015

Summer is not a quiet time for local government lawyers, as the summer break provides an opportun...

BUSINESS

CIPFA may re-examine LOBO loan debate

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2015

Controversial Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans could be looked at again by the Chartere...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of SEND Statutory Assessment Services

£70,086 to £79,174

At Suffolk County Council, we're reimagining what local government can achieve. Apply for this job

Suffolk County Council

Strategy, Workforce and Transformation Manager

£58,103.00, Grade 14, 37 hours, Permanent

Our aim is to have a confident, skilled and productive workforce Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Director of Environment and Sustainability

£95,388 to £105,328

We’ve made a promising start, with the Commissioners’ report last summer recognising our substantial progress. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council