WHITEHALL

Andrew Gwynne: We need a DCLG that will fight for the sector

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

As the Labour conference gathers in Brighton, Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne talks to...

BUSINESS

Missing the bigger picture?

By Dan Corry | 20 September 2017

It’s easy to ignore major issues and focus on smaller things to do and improve. But, argues Dan C...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A new hope for children's services?

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

At a crucial and at times troubling period for children’s services, and with new Ofsted leadershi...

FINANCE

Will 100% business rates deliver benefits?

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Fresh analysis questions whether 100% business rates retention would actually benefit councils. M...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

What went wrong in Rotherham

By Sam Clayden | 12 September 2017

Sam Clayden analyses the findings of six independent investigations delving into alleged failures...

FINANCE

Sector told to boost reserves

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2017

Local authorities are increasingly dipping into their reserves to plug funding gaps – something t...

FINANCE

Tax receipts flatter July's budget figures

By Michael Burton | 06 September 2017

There was good news for July’s public finance figures but the long-term picture remains delicate,...

DCLG

Make or break for Taunton Deane and West Somerset

By Sam Clayden | 30 August 2017

Taunton Deane BC and West Somerset DC are still waiting for the green light on their proposals t...

COMMUNICATIONS

Lamenting the loss of local news

By Sam Clayden | 30 August 2017

Sam Clayden looks at last week’s London Assembly report on the decline of local media, and below ...

FINANCE

The children below the threshold

By Sam Clayden | 14 August 2017

A new Action for Children report warns of a worrying trend that could be leaving as many as 140,0...

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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