FINANCE

Middlesbrough agrees to independent improvement advisory board

By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023

Middlesbrough Council has agreed to have an independent improvement advisory board for a year fro...

FINANCE

South East Councils to consider devolution of vehicle excise duty

By Dan Peters | 01 September 2023

The devolution of vehicle excise duty (VED) will be among the options expected to be considered b...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA bids for tax hike control

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2023

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for tax hikes on second homes to be locally con...

SOCIAL CARE

National Partnership Agreement needs strong engagement and sustainable funding

By Cllr David Fothergill | 21 August 2023

Without careful planning, the ‘Right Care, Right Person’ approach risks adding to the burden on p...

RECRUITMENT

Addressing the great local government recruitment crisis

By George Agyemang | 15 August 2023

Penna’s George Agyemang and Halton BC chief executive Stephen Young look at the current state of ...

WHITEHALL

Kent due in court over unaccompanied asylum seeking children

By Mark Conrad | 15 August 2023

Kent CC is due back in court today to explain how it will deal with unaccompanied asylum seeking ...

WHITEHALL

Pearce renews prevention call amid CAMHS spiral

By Ann McGauran | 14 August 2023

England’s top director of children’s services has called for a greater focus on prevention amid s...

WHITEHALL

EPR scheme payments may come as late as December 2025

By Dan Peters | 14 August 2023

Councils may not receive their first payments under the new extended producer responsibility (EPR...

HEALTH

Is it time for local government to say enough is enough?

By Heather Jameson | 08 August 2023

'Instead of pushing pressures – and people – from pillar to post, public services should be worki...

WHITEHALL

Health backing for police withdrawal delay

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2023

Senior healthcare figures have backed councils’ demand to delay police withdrawal from non-urgent...

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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