ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why the UK needs radical employment skills refocusing

By Tom Stannard | 22 September 2015

Tom Stannard observes that Britain’s skills levels must improve if we are to remain competitive.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Rogue landlords should face tougher penalties

21 September 2015

Harsher punishments including jail should be meted out to rogue landlords who overcharge tenants ...

FINANCE

PM criticised over transformation message

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2015

Private companies will not solve a crisis in children’s social care, prime minister David Cameron...

WHITEHALL

Government committed to settling refugees 'as quickly as possible'

By Mark Whitehead | 14 September 2015

The Government said it was fully committed to settling Syrian refugees ‘as quickly as possible’ f...

WHITEHALL

LGA: Reserves would quickly run out

By Laura Sharman | 11 September 2015

If councils used their cash reserves to plug gaps in government funding all the money would be sp...

WHITEHALL

Refugee crisis: Crunch Whitehall meeting today

By Mark Whitehead | 11 September 2015

Sector leaders are meeting home secretary Theresa May and communities secretary Greg Clark today ...

WHITEHALL

Reynolds calls for urgent refugees summit

By Mark Whitehead | 10 September 2015

The Government must hold an urgent summit meeting and provide resources to help solve the refugee...

WHITEHALL

Helping hand for humanity

By Mark Whitehead | 10 September 2015

In the space of a few days a profound change of heart took place over the treatment of refugees –...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Look at the nuts and bolts

By Alex Thomson | 10 September 2015

Local authorities should look at the nuts and bolts of implementing projects, writes Alex Thomson.

WHITEHALL

The Government must fully fund councils helping refugees

By Michael Burton | 10 September 2015

After last week’s storm over the refugee crisis it seems the rivers of Babylon are flooding throu...

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Assistant Director of Commissioning

£92,223 - £112,283 per annum

Sutton is a vibrant and diverse borough, home to 210,000 residents, and known for its open spaces and outstanding schools. Apply for this job

Sutton London Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Head of Service Lifelong Learning and Skills

DG07 £67,020 to £71,781

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Sheffield City Council

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Commissioning

£92,223 - £112,283 per annum

Sutton is a vibrant and diverse borough, home to 210,000 residents, and known for its open spaces and outstanding schools. Apply for this job

Sutton London Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Head of Service Lifelong Learning and Skills

DG07 £67,020 to £71,781

Join us in Sheffield – a city of ambition, innovation, and limitless potential. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council