LEGAL

Minister criticises councils' legal challenge

By William Eichler | 12 May 2016

Housing minister Brandon Lewis has criticised councils for wasting taxpayers’ money after they lo...

LEGISLATION

'Half-baked' Housing Bill to become law

By Sam Clayden | 12 May 2016

The controversial Housing and Planning Bill will become law after peers finally gave up their fight.

WHITEHALL

Time running out as lords deal further Housing Bill blow

By Sam Clayden | 11 May 2016

Peers have dealt a further blow to the Government’s Housing and Planning Bill as the Parliamentar...

WHITEHALL

'Public support metro mayors'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 May 2016

The new generation of metro mayors has widespread public support, a new poll has claimed.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Voters keep focus on local politics

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016

The local election results showed people ignored national politics in deciding who to vote for, s...

WHITEHALL

Calls growing for urgent resettlement of vulnerable kids

By Sam Clayden | 11 May 2016

Whitehall should fast-track the resettlement of at least 300 of the most vulnerable children seek...

WHITEHALL

Lines in the sand

By Simon Parker | 11 May 2016

Simon Parker argues that a Brexit would require a huge devolution of power to local government an...

FINANCE

Councils under pressure to deliver efficiency plans

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2016

Senior finance and policy officers will gather next month to thrash out top tips for councils thi...

DEVOLUTION

Norfolk leader ousted over devo deal

By Heather Jameson | 09 May 2016

Norfolk CC has shifted to a Conservative leader, from the former Labour-led rainbow coalition, af...

SOCIAL CARE

Social services to be assessed for end of life care

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 May 2016

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) watchdog is to start assessing social service departments on 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

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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

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

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