FINANCE

A Cinderella story on skills devolution

By Cllr Teresa O’Neill | 16 November 2016

Devolving power to shape London’s skills system would enable councils and the mayor to make signi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Axe clunky corporatism to tackle skills shortfall

By Stephanie Flanders | 16 November 2016

Ahead of her speech to the London Councils Summit 2016, Stephanie Flanders argues that achieving ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Grammatically incorrect

By Abdool Kara | 09 November 2016

Evidence shows the Government should ditch its flawed approach to grammar schools, says Abdool Kara.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Greening: Great social work should not be prescribed or defined by ministers

By Sam Clayden | 04 November 2016

Good social care should not be ‘defined’ by central government, the education secretary insisted ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Re-enfranchising the white working class

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2016

Michael Burton explains how a new report on education in Knowlsey exposes national issues politic...

FINANCE

'£600m financial black hole' as ministers scrap academies Bill

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 October 2016

Council leaders have warned they are facing a £600m financial black hole after the Government aba...

WHITEHALL

Government scraps controversial academies Bill

By Sam Clayden | 27 October 2016

The new education secretary has scrapped controversial education legislation that would have requ...

HEALTH

Poll: Devolution not a priority for the public

By Heather Jameson | 26 October 2016

The public wants to see more investment in transport, health and infrastructure to boost their lo...

EDUCATION

Learning from the school places challenge

By Mark Robinson | 26 October 2016

Government support for grammar schools and rising demand from communities mean councils face a to...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Do councils have a future in education?

By John Tizard | 26 October 2016

Schools form a crucial part of local services and are at the heart of the economic growth agenda ...

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Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council