CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must show the children we're listening

By Steve Crocker | 23 November 2022

Steve Crocker says the system for supporting children and young people with mental health concern...

RECRUITMENT

View from the Hill

By Greg Hayes | 16 November 2022

More than ever, recruitment is a two-way process and councils must show a commitment in time and ...

CITY DEALS

Is our governance fit for purpose?

By Jessica Studdert | 09 November 2022

The 2020s have been rocky so far, but Jessica Studdert argues we must not allow our institutions ...

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Backing our young black men and boys in Islington

By Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz | 01 November 2022

Growing up today is particularly difficult for many young black men and boys, but a pioneering th...

FINANCE

Retirements up by 14%

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of employees retiring from the giant Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) leapt by 1...

FINANCE

Section 47 enquiries increase by 7% in two years

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of Section 47 enquiries involving English children’s services has increased by 7% over...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

How Gove can resurrect 'levelling up'

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 31 October 2022

Chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) Cllr Stephen Houghton has t...

ENERGY

Mr Sunak will find it hard to meet the funding squeeze the British state now faces

By Ben Page | 26 October 2022

Ben Page says 'we may now be at a point where we need to change our expectations of public servic...

SOCIAL CARE

We need to get across the story of the real impact of 'trimming fat'

By Adele Taylor | 26 October 2022

Adele Taylor is concerned about how far away the decision-makers are from the impact on the local...

LONDON COUNCILS

Prognosis grim but not incurable

By Cllr Georgia Gould | 24 October 2022

Cllr Georgia Gould says London’s boroughs have sprung into action to help those most at risk from...

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frederica-diamanta

Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council