DIGITAL

Radical overhaul required to drag us into the 21st century

By Heather Jameson | 17 January 2024

From central government and the NHS, to police, prisons and local government: the ‘state of the s...

WHITEHALL

The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how

By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024

Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...

WHITEHALL

Making the first move on devo

By Dr Simon Kaye | 08 January 2024

Dr Simon Kaye says central government will have to work very differently if a more radical progra...

DEVOLUTION

Lord Morse: I do not blame all council failure on 'bad management' 

By Lord Morse | 05 January 2024

A recent newspaper article portrayed him wrongly as arguing that any council financial failure co...

FINANCE

It's crucial to preserve the future of local autonomy

By Cllr Bridget Smith | 04 January 2024

Leader of South Cambridgeshire DC Cllr Bridget Smith sets out why the UK Government should let lo...

FINANCE

Finance watchdog launches Thurrock investigation

By Mark Conrad | 03 January 2024

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the conduct of an unname...

FINANCE

'A lot to be done' to improve councils' governance

By Martin Ford | 02 January 2024

There is ‘a lot to be done’ to improve management in failing local authorities, the sector watchd...

ELECTIONS

Crying wolf or creaking system?

By Andy Pike | 19 December 2023

There is contention over the true scale of councils’ financial woes and what lies behind them say...

FINANCE

Dudley's sustainability 'in jeopardy'

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2023

Dudley MBC has set up an improvement board following stark warnings over its finances and governa...

DATA

Future Forum North: 'Move Oflog out of London for independence'

By Paul Marinko | 08 December 2023

If the new Office for Local Government (Oflog) wants to demonstrate its independence it should mo...

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Director of Culture, Leisure, and Tourism

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Social Enterprise Manager - WMF1260e

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Head of Service Corporate Parenting

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Culture, Leisure, and Tourism

£101,916 & benefits

Southend-on-Sea is a place like no other. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Social Enterprise Manager - WMF1260e

Grade 17 £53,775 - £55,963

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Safe and Strong Communities team. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Service Corporate Parenting

Salary £75,445 & benefits (plus Market Supplement)

We are seeking a Head of Service, Corporate Parenting to join our team here in Southend... Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council