FINANCE

Bankrupt council sells failed windfarm portfolio for £700m

By Andrew Vaux | 26 January 2024

Bankrupt Thurrock Council has sold its portfolio of 53 solar farms in a bid to recoup its crippli...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Sunderland care workers in equal pay dispute

By Andrew Vaux | 26 January 2024

Female care workers in Sunderland are taking legal action against the city council in a row over ...

HEALTH

Council set to halve sick pay

By William Eichler | 26 January 2024

Southend Council is planning to halve the amount of sick pay given to staff in a move Unison has ...

COUNCIL TAX

Call for council tax overhaul

By Ellie Ames | 26 January 2024

Work should begin now on the ‘long-overdue’ revaluation of all domestic properties in England to ...

WHITEHALL

Devon and Torbay devolution deal announced

By Andrew Vaux | 25 January 2024

The Government has announced details of a new devolution deal for Devon CC and Torbay Council.

FINANCE

Croydon 'must go further' in financial recovery

By Martin Ford | 25 January 2024

Croydon LBC still faces an uphill battle to recover from financial collapse, according to the lat...

LEADERSHIP

Report – Councils blighted by perception of 'ineffective leadership' and low morale

By Andrew Vaux | 25 January 2024

A new report has claimed councils are blighted by a perception of ineffective leadership and low ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Funding announcement timing angers MPs

By Martin Ford | 25 January 2024

A ministerial statement revealing councils would receive an additional £500m for adult social car...

WHITEHALL

Woking to sell development to county

By Andrew Vaux | 25 January 2024

A major new deal between Woking BC, Surrey CC and McLaren is set to help ease the financial press...

FINANCE

Challenges remain following funding boost

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2024

A £600m boost to the Local Government Finance Settlement has been welcomed, but has not resolved ...

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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