CHIEF EXECUTIVES

London borough chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2024

John Hooton has announced his departure after eight years as chief executive of Barnet LBC.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

Levelling up project delays 'astonishing'

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2024

Parliament’s spending watchdog has found ‘astonishing’ funding delays and blind optimism have blu...

WHITEHALL

Structures should be 'rationalised,' Hoare tells DCN

By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2024

Council funding should have been reformed by now and structures need to be ‘rationalised’ the loc...

WHITEHALL

Four-day week council decision 'disappointing and arrogant'

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC’s decision to continue with its four-day week is ‘disappointing and arrog...

CRIME

Counter-extremism faces 'unprecedented challenges'

By William Eichler | 14 March 2024

The battle against radicalisation at the local level faces ‘unprecedented challenges’ due to a la...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Cadman steps down as Birmingham chief

By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2024

Deborah Cadman is to stand down as chief executive of Birmingham City Council after almost three ...

FINANCE

Homelessness inquiry launched by NAO

By Dan Peters | 13 March 2024

The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into homelessness as the issue piles pres...

LEGAL

Northumberland has 'further to go'

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2024

Northumberland CC has ‘further to go’ despite progress on its improvement journey, a report has f...

FINANCE

Welsh council tax rises finalised

By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024

The average council tax rise for Welsh local authorities will be just over 8% next year.

ENVIRONMENT

Jenrick leads new charge to axe nutrient neutrality laws

By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024

Former housing secretary Robert Jenrick is leading Tory calls for the Government to renew efforts...

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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

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