LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Does the People's Vote clamour herald a move to more referendums?

By Louise Round | 12 December 2018

Electoral events are, of course, at the cornerstone of our democracy. But Louise Round asks if it...

WHITEHALL

Scrutiny chief in failure warning

By Dan Peters | 10 December 2018

Failure in local government is likely to become more prevalent in the years ahead due to looming ...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: 'Get a grip on mysterious DCS role'

By Dan Peters | 07 December 2018

Local authority bosses should get a grip on the ‘mysterious’ director of children’s services [DCS...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Future Forum North: SOLACE president urges sector to be less humble

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

The sector has been urged to make the case for better funding itself instead of relying on the Mi...

WHITEHALL

Scrutiny can reduce Government intervention risk - Kerslake

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2018

Rishi Sunak has called for scrutiny to receive a ‘strong commitment from the top’ of councils ami...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Denial won't make cash-poor councils' problems vanish

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2018

It must be nice to be Melanie Dawes, to live a life of optimism and confidence. Few senior counci...

FINANCE

Denver tax 'demonstrates fiscal devolution need'

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2018

The introduction of a 0.25% sales tax in Denver is ‘further proof of the need for devolved politi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Swales to be next SOLACE president

By Martin Ford | 12 November 2018

The Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) is expected to name Martin Swales as its...

HEALTH

Healing health is a local government issue

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2018

Prevention is better than cure, as health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has trumpeted al...

FINANCE

Look at the Budget's fine print

By Martin Reeves | 30 October 2018

It's the fine print in a Budget that needs the most careful attention, and it's time to ramp up f...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£206,492 – £218,002

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Apply for this job

Barnet London Borough Council

Area Manager

£65,690 (development) - £72,045 (competent) per annum

Premium jobNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit an Area Manager who will form part of our Strategic Leadership Team Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

Principal Advisor

£44,711 - £52,805 (SCP 35-43)

Premium jobCome and join a great team that makes a difference in Local Government Apply for this job

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