BUSINESS

Missing the bigger picture?

By Dan Corry | 20 September 2017

It’s easy to ignore major issues and focus on smaller things to do and improve. But, argues Dan C...

PLANNING

Councils will have to pick up pieces when music stops

By Paul Wheeler | 20 September 2017

Paul Wheeler says councils must start planning to fix the dysfunctional housing market.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What happened to county devolution?

By Cllr Paul Carter | 19 September 2017

Cllr Paul Carter says the Government needs to devolve to two-tier areas as well as just cities.

WHITEHALL

Devolution is dead: Long live devolution

By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2017

Rumours of the death of devolution have been greatly exaggerated, it would seem, if the secretary...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why we must reform public sector procurement

By Mark Robinson | 18 September 2017

There is a growing clamour for post-Brexit public procurement reform, writes Mark Robinson.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Out-of-borough children home placements rocket

By William Eichler | 18 September 2017

Department for Education figures have shown a 78% increase in youngsters placed in children’s hom...

WHITEHALL

Universal Credit halt calls grow

By Mark Conrad | 18 September 2017

Ministers have come under renewed pressure to halt the rollout of Universal Credit as housing ren...

WHITEHALL

Lib Dems fight for post-Grenfell action

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2017

The effective ‘privatisation’ of building control has led to a watering down of fire safety check...

LGIU

We must revisit the role of local government

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 September 2017

With the political landscape in flux and mayors pushing the boundaries of their original remit, n...

BUSINESS RATES

IFS study casts doubt over backing for 100% business rate retention

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Senior councillors and directors have expressed scepticism that 100% business rates retention wil...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director – Legal, Democracy and Monitoring Officer

£94,572 per annum (plus LW allowance)

You will have a strong background and experience of local authority decision-making and committee processes Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council

Safeguarding Adults Manager RBKC619147

£51,429 - £58,140 per annum

A role shaped for you in a safeguarding service that puts individuals first. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Project Manager (Social Investment and Property) RBKC619153

£57,072 - £64,623 per annum

Work with our residents and our suppliers to deliver high-quality new homes and other mixed use projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council