FINANCE

The real meaning of localism

By Alison Scott | 31 October 2012

Alison Scott says real localism is self-generated and not granted by the Government.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The need for public service reform

By Stephen Bubb | 31 October 2012

Sir Stephen Bubb says the Government is not pushing the issue enough of the need for public servi...

BUSINESS

Furnishing a prize-winner

31 October 2012

A detailed look at the winner of the Innovative Procurement category in The MJ Awards 2012.

BUSINESS

A partnership to turn muck into brass

By David Pollitt | 30 October 2012

David Pollitt reports on who won the Public Private Partnerships category, in The MJ Awards this ...

ENVIRONMENT

Collective action proves a big turn-on

By Dominic Browne | 30 October 2012

Dominic Browne reports on how UK councils are beginning to see the potential of energy-switching ...

FINANCE

Searching for continuous improvement

By John Schultz | 30 October 2012

There is still room for ongoing efficiency improvements in most local authorities, says John Schu...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Right to whinge

By Stephen Bubb | 30 October 2012

Council procurement officials shouldn't blacklist voluntary sector bodies for speaking out, argue...

FINANCE

Forgive us our sins

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 30 October 2012

Local authorities have become good at apologising and claiming they will learn from their mistake...

FINANCE

Finding solace in Coventry

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2012

Heather Jameson, speaks to incoming chairman and Coventry City Council chief executive, Martin Re...

HEALTH

Justice for looked-after kids

By Frances Done | 24 October 2012

Concrete action needed to help looked after children caught in the justice system,argues Frances ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

There is an exciting opportunity within Children Social Care to join the senior management team Apply for this job

Wrexham County Borough Council

Head of Service Social Work & Specialist Support

Grade M scp 60 £72,118 - scp 64 £77,293

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

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