PLANNING

Queen's Speech 2016: MPs to reassert power over peers

By Dan Peters | 18 May 2016

The power of MPs in the House of Commons could be strengthened under plans announced in today’s Q...

WHITEHALL

Chancellor branded 'biggest threat to devolution'

By Tom Bridge | 17 May 2016

Greater Manchester’s interim mayor Tony Lloyd has branded chancellor George Osborne the ‘biggest ...

FINANCE

Battle over 'dreadful' Act 'is not over yet'

By Sam Clayden | 17 May 2016

Critics have warned the worst of the Housing and Planning Act will come in the yet-to-be-announce...

FINANCE

Cuts hamper health integration

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 May 2016

Cuts to council budgets are making the integration of health and social care more difficult, acco...

LEGISLATION

Peers slam CA's hasty public consultation

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 May 2016

Peers have criticised a public consultation on the West Midlands combined authority for being too...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA in limbo over next chairman

By Heather Jameson | 17 May 2016

A question mark hangs over who will lead the Local Government Association (LGA) after a legal opi...

BUSINESS

'We're not footing PPP bill' says defiant council

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016

Edinburgh City Council has vowed ‘not to be left footing the bill’ from the public private partne...

WHITEHALL

Ofsted chief's illegal schools warning

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2016

Ofsted’s chief inspector has called on local authorities to ‘show vigilance and share intelligenc...

FINANCE

Home is where the heart is

By Paul O'Brien | 17 May 2016

Paul O’Brien says that while the Housing and Planning Act will bring in ‘hugely flawed’ reforms, ...

WHITEHALL

Housing policy 'in need of demolition'

By William Eichler | 13 May 2016

The Government should take urgent action with 96% of councils describing their need for affordabl...

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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