WHITEHALL

Axing fund would be 'disastrous,' Hunt warned

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

The impact of ending the Household Support Fund would be ‘disastrous,’ urban councils have warned.

BUSINESS

Lack of AI policies could have 'catastrophic consequences'

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

More than three out of four UK councils do not have usage policies for artificial intelligence (A...

WHITEHALL

New analysis says housing building target needs to rise

By Paul Marinko | 21 February 2024

England could need more than 500,000 new homes every year, according to analysis just released.

PAY

Council delays four-day week decision

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC’s decision on whether to permanently adopt a four-day week has been put o...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's needs not prioritised, service leaders warn

By Ellie Ames | 21 February 2024

Children’s services directors have raised concerns that Government policy does not prioritise chi...

WHITEHALL

Rowley increases pressure for high-rise crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 21 February 2024

Housing minister Lee Rowley has urged more councils to tackle rogue owners failing to fix problem...

WHITEHALL

Westminster wheelaround

20 February 2024

What are the chances that Parliament’s Statutory Inquiry Committee’s latest inquiry – into the br...

WALES

Mighty small

20 February 2024

Long-term readers will recall various unexpected bids for city status over the years.

HIGHWAYS

Night lights, bright lights

20 February 2024

Safety campaigners have criticised hard-up Havering LBC for proposing to dim 4,000 streetlights b...

FINANCE

Chiefs: Sector can afford senior pay hike

By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2024

Council chiefs have insisted their pay settlement must match the award for local government staff...

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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

Gateshead Council