ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: Devolution remains 'at heart' of government approach

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016

Devolution remains ‘at the heart’ of the Government’s approach to supporting local growth, chance...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Strike action over kids' services trust

By Sam Clayden | 23 November 2016

Sandwell MBC workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike against the decision to form a trust to ...

WHITEHALL

Question mark over council cash as reserves start to dip

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016

Local government continues to face uncertainty over its financial future as the chancellor renewe...

WHITEHALL

Bob's a chairy guy

23 November 2016

There are double-hatters aplenty in the local government world, but one man in particular has suc...

FINANCE

Authorities sought for strategic partnership

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016

Not-for-profit organisation Social Finance is searching for up to four councils to work with as p...

WHITEHALL

COSLA: Communities can take no more pain

By William Eichler | 22 November 2016

Local government is at a ‘defining moment’ and communities ‘can take no more pain,’ Scottish coun...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Commission launched to 'rethink' economy

By Thomas Bridge | 17 November 2016

A new commission has been launched to examine the challenges facing sustainable growth and provid...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Councils can help people 'take back control'

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2016

Local government could help people ‘take back control’ in a post-Brexit and Trump world, a think-...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Missing children 'national disgrace'

By Laura Sharman | 15 November 2016

The number of trafficked and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children going missing from local autho...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Peers defeat Children and Social Work Bill 'exemption clause'

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

Peers have defeated a clause in the Children and Social Work Bill that would exempt councils from...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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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