WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts

By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023

So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Level 4 devolution unveiled

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023

More powers will be offered to areas with a level 3 devolution deal, the Government has announced...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Business rates measures to be fully funded

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2023

Plans to extend business rates relief will be fully funded for local authorities, the small print...

PLANNING

Autumn Statement: Councils to be able to recover planning costs

By William Eichler | 22 November 2023

Councils will be able to recover the costs of business planning applications in return for being ...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Housing benefits unfrozen

By William Eichler | 22 November 2023

Housing benefits for private renters are set to increase as Jeremy Hunt confirms the uprating of ...

WHITEHALL

Expected devo boost in Autumn Statement

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2023

Seven counties are expected to be among a swathe of non-mayoral devolution deals being lined up b...

FINANCE

Sector unites in plea to chancellor

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023

The local government sector in England has put out a call to Jeremy Hunt to ‘address the signific...

HEALTH

TGIF at the NHS

21 November 2023

Local government sometimes feel like a constant game of Whac-a-Mole.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Just dripping by

21 November 2023

Chatting to colleagues is useful to get an insight into how to approach those knotty issues every...

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Assistant Director - Environmental Services & Community Safety

£85,883 to £102,652

This is an exciting opportunity to lead key services that are vital to the quality of life in our borough. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

Chief Executive

£153,160 (plus pay award outstanding from 1.4.24)

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to join as Chief Executive. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

Assistant Director - Law and Governance

£85,883 to £102,652

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join us as an Assistant Director - Law and Governance. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Environmental Services & Community Safety

£85,883 to £102,652

This is an exciting opportunity to lead key services that are vital to the quality of life in our borough. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

Chief Executive

£153,160 (plus pay award outstanding from 1.4.24)

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to join as Chief Executive. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

Assistant Director - Law and Governance

£85,883 to £102,652

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join us as an Assistant Director - Law and Governance. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council