FINANCE

What do local authorities really need from the next Government?

By Sam Clayden | 06 June 2017

Sam Clayden looks beyond the politics and asks sector experts what the new Government – whatever ...

ELECTIONS

An election without honesty that failed to engage

06 June 2017

The public has been offered a choice between a return to the 1950s or to the 1970s, argues Heathe...

BUSINESS RATES

'Give firms accurate bills,' authorities told

By Mark Conrad | 06 June 2017

Ministers should ensure all firms that qualify for local business rates support receive help with...

ENVIRONMENT

Call for responsible timber sourcing

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 June 2017

The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has called on councils to source timber responsibly as they fol...

SOCIAL CARE

A bulging in-tray awaits the communities secretary next week

By Michael Burton | 06 June 2017

From community cohesion to business rates, devolution and adult social care, whoever walks into M...

SOCIAL CARE

Tory policy 'won't aid' UK's social care crisis

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2017

The Conservatives’ social care policy would cost around £200m a year to run and will do nothing t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Fuller and Saint in running to replace Clarke

By Mark Conrad | 05 June 2017

Two senior Conservatives have emerged as the front-runners to replace Cllr Neil Clarke as chairma...

COHESION

May: Authorities must be more robust in stamping out extremism

By Sam Clayden | 05 June 2017

Theresa May has demanded a tougher approach from authorities in eradicating extremism and buildin...

FINANCE

Labour shine the spotlight on public services

By Sam Clayden | 31 May 2017

The Labour party has turned its focus on public services, with leader Jeremy Corbyn berating seve...

WHITEHALL

We need to get our foot in the door of Number 10

By Lord Porter | 30 May 2017

Lord Porter calls on the sector to ensure, whoever is next in No.10, that it gets its foot in tha...

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Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

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frederica-diamanta

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