FINANCE

Working with purpose

By Jim Graham | 17 May 2016

With devolution and austerity making increasing demands on councils, Jim Graham warns such grand ...

FINANCE

Local shops at the heart of county plans

By David Hodge | 11 May 2016

Ongoing budget pressures have not stopped Surrey CC from providing grants to support village shop...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Get yourself connected

By Cllr Izzi Seccombe | 11 May 2016

Cllr Izzi Seccombe says technology could have a transformative role to play in local government’s...

FINANCE

A plan for Barking

By Heather Jameson | 11 May 2016

Despite high levels of funding early in the 2000s, Barking and Dagenham LBC failed to resolve its...

FINANCE

Devolution and the search for skills

By Patrick Hartop | 03 May 2016

Patrick Hartop discusses how the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal used powers and fund...

FINANCE

Mind the housing gap

By Tim Rothery | 03 May 2016

Nick Salisbury and Tim Rothery ask how can councils support sustainable housing for the homeless ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Set a new benchmark

By Cormac Smith | 03 May 2016

Cormac Smith reflects on the latest changes to communication, and what skills chief executives an...

FINANCE

When your bond is your word

By Sir Merrick Cockell | 26 April 2016

Sir Merrick Cockell examines New Zealand’s municipal bonds agency and asks what lessons can be le...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Children at the heart of a restorative revolution

By Nigel Richardson | 26 April 2016

Nigel Richardson explains why Leeds City Council’s response to an Ofsted inspection ensured child...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Securing a safe haven

By Cllr Roy Perry | 26 April 2016

Cllr Roy Perry says secure children’s homes across the country face significant demand, yet a sec...

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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

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