THIRD SECTOR

Making social value commissioning work

By Dan Corry | 04 April 2018

Dan Corry is optimistic social value commissioning will provide a platform for local government t...

HOUSING

Older renters ignored by housing policy, charity claims

By Laura Sharman | 27 March 2018

Older private renters are being overlooked by housing policy despite being more likely to report ...

HEALTH

Can charities bridge the health divide?

By Dan Corry | 27 February 2018

Dan Corry argues that local authorities can collaborate more closelywith the third sector to deli...

BUSINESS

Rates relief row comes to court

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2018

The dispute between councils and NHS trusts over business rates relief has flared up again after ...

WHITEHALL

Shiny homelessness initiatives are no consolation for supported housing changes

By Denise Hatton | 20 February 2018

If we are to tackle this national homelessness crisis, the Government not only has to progress ne...

BUSINESS

Time to revisit our commissioning strategies and challenge contracts?

By Louise Round | 14 February 2018

As some of the more traditional contracting arrangements get called into question, Louise Round a...

WHITEHALL

Kerslake: Localism Act not backed by resources

By Dan Peters | 22 January 2018

The Localism Act has not been backed up by the resources it needs, according to the civil servant...

THIRD SECTOR

Reach out for long-term relationships

By John Tizard | 10 January 2018

Local authorities should value and want to seek close relationships with their local voluntary an...

HOUSING

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

BUSINESS

Scots councils welcome ALEO decision

By Dan Peters | 29 November 2017

Scottish councils have welcomed a decision to allow leisure and cultural venues run by local auth...

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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