ECONOMIC GROWTH

Giant county unitaries run counter to people power

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 30 March 2023

The challenge to the new unitaries is to prove that, far from being a distant monolith, they can ...

DIGITAL

Cyber Centre's design to protect councils' security

By Kurtis Toy | 28 March 2023

Kurtis Toy says the Cyber Centre of Excellence will help councils provide platforms that are safe...

FINANCE

Developing our future CFOs is crucial

28 March 2023

The job of chief finance officer is one of the most challenging and highly scrutinised roles in l...

FINANCE

District councils 'starved of cash,' leaders warn

By Mark Whitehead | 22 March 2023

District councils have claimed they are being starved of cash while county authorities are allowe...

WHITEHALL

Councils need the power to set fees

By Ian Miller | 20 March 2023

While the DCN welcomes the proposed increases to planning fees, what councils need is the power t...

HUMAN RESOURCES

District leaders welcome proposed planning fee boost

By William Eichler | 01 March 2023

District council leaders have welcomed a proposal that could increase planning fees to help over-...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking beyond growth

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2023

While the focus on this month’s Budget will be on growth, the faltering economy means councils ar...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

Our communities know district councils are delivering

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 28 February 2023

Independent analysis commissioned ahead of the District Councils’ Network conference is a vindica...

PLANNING

We need a bottom up approach to planning, says MP

27 February 2023

We need a bottom up approach to planning to empower communities, Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper...

WHITEHALL

Ministers set to hire chief for new watchdog

27 February 2023

Ministers are set to launch a recruitment drive for a chief executive and ‘full advisory board’ f...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

Rochdale BC