FINANCE

'Scorched earth' Budget likely to offer little for local government

By Heather Jameson | 06 March 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil a ‘scorched earth’ Budget today, slashing National I...

WHITEHALL

Craig's call for asylum change

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2024

Manchester City Council’s leader has urged Whitehall to implement ‘simple changes’ to asylum poli...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Coventry pushes ahead with 'fire and rehire' plan

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2024

Coventry City Council has begun a staff consultation over controversial ‘fire and rehire’ proposals.

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Combined authority criticised for 'inconsistent' Best Value approach

By William Eichler | 05 March 2024

The Government has criticised the West of England Combined Authority for what it describes as ‘in...

WHITEHALL

Employers to consult on 10% pay claim

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

Local government employers will consult on trade unions’ 10% pay claim throughout this month.

UNIONS

Union backs strike at Brum

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

GMB trade union members at Birmingham City Council have voted overwhelmingly to support strike ac...

FINANCE

'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and ...

FINANCE

Council funding crisis 'existential'

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2024

Local government’s funding crisis threatens to derail ambitions to level up the north of England,...

WHITEHALL

CIPFA pleads for Oflog costs to be kept down

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024

It is ‘unrealistic’ to think the Office for Local Government (Oflog) will not pile fresh resource...

WHITEHALL

Lending rates could spike after audit reset, LGA warns

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024

Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts could drive up the le...

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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

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Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

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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