HEALTH

Integration future called into question

By Sam Clayden | 05 April 2017

The future of health and social care integration has been called into question after the NHS sign...

FINANCE

Brexit will have 'profound implications' for public services

By Mark Conrad | 04 April 2017

The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union will have ‘profound’ implications for public services...

WHITEHALL

Call for licensing committees to be scrapped

By Mark Conrad | 04 April 2017

Council licensing committees should be abolished and their powers handed to planning experts, a r...

BUSINESS

UKHCA wants less demanding contracts from local authorities

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Councils need to provide less burdensome, long-term contracts to help struggling homecare provide...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Council for the North 'vital for regional strategy'

By Sam Clayden | 28 March 2017

Fresh calls have been made for a ‘mezzanine tier of government’ across the North to make major st...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Authorities must do more to tackle payday loans

By Mark Conrad | 28 March 2017

One in 10 adults in some local authority areas have sought professional advice over their debt le...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Finance overhaul risks exposed

By Mark Conrad | 28 March 2017

Auditors have warned some councils will struggle to raise enough cash to deliver statutory servic...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chiefs to be handed greater policy powers

By Mark Conrad | 28 March 2017

London council chief executives will be handed more influence in developing devolution as part of...

DEVOLUTION

The North must unite after Article 50 is triggered

By Ed Cox | 28 March 2017

As Theresa May initiates the UK's divorce from the EU, Ed Cox urges leaders in the North to take ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Counties should be careful what they wish for

By Heather Jameson | 28 March 2017

The balance of power at the Local Government Association is on a knife-edge. But with counties th...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council