FINANCE

Could the beating stick be used to point out councils' efficiencies?

By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2024

While local government focuses on the stick used to beat it, where is the carrot?, asks Heather J...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Four councils continue to dodge corporate peer challenge

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2024

Four councils could be at risk of Government intervention as they dig in over not undergoing a co...

SOLACE

Don't squeeze out the trust

By Gavin Jones | 13 May 2024

The sector had a responsibility to speak out against a national newspaper article that turned dat...

FINANCE

Best Value inspections to examine debt concerns

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Spelthorne and Warrington BCs are facing Best Value inspections amid concerns over debt levels at...

IMPROVEMENT

Commissioners to depart Liverpool

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Commissioners at Liverpool City Council are to hand all remaining powers back to the authority an...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: Killian lobbied to halt work with watchdog

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2024

Sector figures have been lobbied to withdraw engagement and co-operation with the local governmen...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Newham promises 'relationship reset' after concerns

By Mark Conrad | 03 May 2024

Newham LBC has promised a ‘relationship reset’ following claims a ‘culture of mistrust’ had devel...

FINANCE

Brum equal pay wait goes on

By Mark Conrad | 01 May 2024

Birmingham City Council faces a further wait before declaring its official equal pay liabilities ...

FINANCE

'Blunt tool' ranks council finances

By Martin Ford | 01 May 2024

Rushcliffe BC is the highest-ranked council in England for finance with Leeds City Council coming...

FINANCE

Gove could launch police inquiry for Birmingham

By Heather Jameson | 01 May 2024

Reports the levelling up secretary could send a police chief in to investigate financial mismanag...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Corporate Director Children and Education

£142,031 - £151,583

We want to hear from people whose professional expertise and inspirational vision has already put them firmly on the map Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council