WHITEHALL

Now is not the time for Westminster to tighten its centralising grip

By Sarah Longlands | 25 March 2020

Reducing the spread of the virus requires Westminster to loosen the reins of power and to trust d...

COMMUNITIES

We won't let our citizens down

By Lawrence Conway | 25 March 2020

Lawrence Conway says South Lakeland DC is 'asking our teams to be flexible about how they work an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Pulling together to help those in need

By Dan Peters | 25 March 2020

Jacqui Gedman tells Dan Peters that Kirkless MBC is up to the challenge of COVID-19, but it is ‘...

ENVIRONMENT

The benefits of digital aid

By Charles Skinner | 25 March 2020

Charles Skinner argues any proven off-the-shelf system that can join up many players during incid...

SOCIAL CARE

Now councils really are stripped to the core in a crisis

By Heather Jameson | 25 March 2020

Local authorities are rising to the challenge with a range of short-term fixes that will carry th...

RECRUITMENT

Recruiting in the coronavirus crisis

By Julie Towers | 25 March 2020

How do you adapt to attract talent during the coronavirus crisis? Penna’s Julie Towers shares her...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A powerful light at the end of the tunnel

By Donna Hall | 25 March 2020

These are the most challenging times most of us have lived through, says Donna Hall – and ‘we can...

SOCIAL CARE

Corbynism triumphs just as he leaves the political stage

By Michael Burton | 25 March 2020

The country has 'gone Corbynite', says Michael Burton, and the public has rediscovered its love o...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Coronavirus hubs must be ready to step in if system fails - Jenrick

By Dan Peters | 24 March 2020

The network of hubs being created to support people at very high risk amid the coronavirus crisis...

WHITEHALL

Sector on 'turbo-charge' to get homeless off streets

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2020

Local government is on ‘turbo-charge’ in its efforts to get the homeless off the streets amid the...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Environmental Services

£65,503 - £74,555 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWe are proud that York is often named as one of the top English cities to visit and one of the top places to live and work. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Group Manager Highways (Contracts and Commissioning)

£57,245 to £60,929

Premium jobWe have an exciting opportunity for a driven and self motivated Highways Manager Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Senior Fieldwork Manager Safeguarding Hub/MASH

Grade 10, £50,788 to £54,928

The Safeguarding Hub is the first point of contact for children, young people and families in need or in need of safeguarding Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council