WHITEHALL

COVID concerns prompt council to return to meeting virtually

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2021

Cheshire West & Chester Council has threatened to ignore the Government edict to return to face-t...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Councils need more data for test and trace, says watchdog

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2021

Local authorities’ involvement in test and trace has improved the service – but councils still ne...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

SCOTLAND

Sturgeon and Burnham in travel ban spat

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2021

Political leaders in Scotland and Greater Manchester have been involved in angry exchanges follow...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Government to impose new air pollution targets

By Laura Sharman | 18 June 2021

The Government will increase funding to local authorities and impose new legal targets on air pol...

WHITEHALL

McArdle to replace Wilkins in COVID role

By Heather Jameson | 14 June 2021

Former Lincolnshire CC chief executive Tony McArdle will take over as director of contain at the ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

LGA questions funding to tackle COVID-19 surges

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Councils have voiced concern over funding to tackle COVID-19 in areas hit by the Delta variant.

HEALTH

Lifting lockdown on June 21 'risks reversing progress,' public health directors warn

By Ann McGauran | 11 June 2021

Lifting lockdown measures on June 21 ‘risks reversing the significant progress we have made,’ the...

HEALTH

Councils call for procurement freedom

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Removal of red tape during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown what can be done, officers have told t...

WHITEHALL

Call for 'urgent review' of quarantine hotels amid outbreaks

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2021

Reading Council has called for an ‘urgent review of COVID safety protocols’ at government-run tra...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Financial Officer - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

£85,245 - £90,273

An experienced CFO sought to shape the financial strategy and governance that supports delivery of police and crime objectives in Wiltshire & Swindon. Apply for this job

OPCC

Head of Parks & Open Spaces

£75,445 & generous pension and benefits

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and experienced professional to lead our award-winning Parks & Open Spaces Services. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Deputy Director Transformation & Business Services

£91,872 per annum

With a new Leadership Team in place, we are ambitious for our future and proud of our achievements. Apply for this job

Devon County Council