ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils brace as Supreme Court outlaws Rwanda asylum plan

By Mark Conrad | 15 November 2023

The Supreme Court has ruled the UK’s controversial proposal to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda...

WHITEHALL

Department's financial views questioned

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2023

Levelling up civil servants have told council chiefs financial pressures have eased but watchdogs...

LEGAL

Councils at 'significant legal risk' over issues facing monitoring officers

By Ellie Ames | 10 November 2023

A report has called for the creation of a professional body for monitoring officers and a review ...

FINANCE

Brum commissioners warn council will need further help to agree lawful budget

By Mark Conrad | 09 November 2023

Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have warned it will struggle to agree a lawful budget ne...

WHITEHALL

Calls to close extremism loopholes

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2023

Local authorities are currently ‘having to police thought’ in their counter-terrorism role, an ex...

LEGAL

Don't mess with Kiwis

24 October 2023

Diary couldn’t resist a chuckle when an email from the Home Office landed during a recent court h...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Home Office accused of misleading council over asylum plans

By Mark Conrad | 24 October 2023

The Home Office faces accusations in the High Court it misled a council over controversial plans ...

LEGAL

Local government lawyers: filling the age gaps

By Deborah Evans | 18 October 2023

Councils are struggling to recruit experienced lawyers due to the impact of historical cost cutti...

LEGAL

Call for elections indemnity

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Elections officials should be granted indemnity against legal challenges resulting from the rollo...

LEGAL

Fishy business

11 October 2023

After a long delay, things finally appear to be going swimmingly for the goldfish of Redcar and C...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council