OFSTED

Ofsted 'mindful' of councils' coronavirus pressures

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2020

The watchdog has promised to be ‘extremely mindful’ of pressures faced by local authorities as it...

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Future of Local Government – no way back

By John Knight | 03 June 2020

The findings of a survey on the future impact of COVID-19 on councils provide an opportunity to c...

THIRD SECTOR

Free community groups to take on assets - think-tank

By Michael Burton | 03 June 2020

Powers allowing community groups to take on local assets should be kick-started to build on the v...

THIRD SECTOR

Protecting our social infrastructure

By Jonathan Werran | 03 June 2020

The needs of community infrastructure are as deserving of funding as the multi-billions being all...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Care after coronavirus

By Magda Stainton | 02 June 2020

Magda Stainton looks at what local authority adult social care needs to do to be sustainable in t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Taking those first steps back from crisis

By Aidan Rave | 02 June 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic what we don’t know far outweighs what we do, say Darra Sing...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Mockingbird: Supporting foster families

By Angharad Dalton | 02 June 2020

A Flintshire CC support system for foster families was awarded innovation funding last week. Ang...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Time for some creative thinking on safeguarding

By Anne Longfield | 02 June 2020

With many key partners having closed their doors, local authorities need to think differently abo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children should not carry the cost of this crisis

By Jenny Coles | 02 June 2020

Emergency funding for the pandemic is welcome, but it is not enough to cover costs. Children shou...

COUNCIL TAX

Let's look out for our residents

By Deven Ghelani | 02 June 2020

As the lockdown reduces it has never been more important for councils to proactively identify and...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council