ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking for the 'less than visible' County Deals

By Trevor Holden | 16 December 2021

Trevor Holden sees parallels between County Deal plans, ‘which no-one has actually seen’, and the...

FINANCE

Presenting simple and clear messages on our finances is crucial

By Adele Taylor | 15 December 2021

Describing the impact of actions on our finances in an intelligible and engaging way should be bu...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Reflections on 2021

By Julie Towers | 15 December 2021

Julie Towers looks back on the past 12 months, anticipates what will be in store in the new year ...

FINANCE

Not top-down reform – but beware the bottom-up push

By Heather Jameson | 15 December 2021

While we have ruled out top-down reorganisation of local government, the prospect of forcing bott...

LONDON COUNCILS

This is a pivotal moment for ending rough sleeping

By Alison Griffin | 14 December 2021

The next phase of the pandemic presents a new challenge to rise to – ensuring that we seize every...

FINANCE

Welcome words on business rates should be backed up in settlement

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 14 December 2021

The secretary of state now has a real opportunity to improve matters by introducing a business ra...

SKILLS

Tackling skills and supply deficits

By Ian Thompson | 14 December 2021

More than half of councils are reporting disruption to their services due to not having the right...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'We're fighting a broken system'

By Cllr Hannah Clare | 13 December 2021

Cllr Hannah Clare says the system of using hotels to temporarily house unaccompanied asylum-seeki...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Supporting Lewisham's diverse retailers

By Cllr Damien Egan | 13 December 2021

Cllr Damien Egan outlines how Lewisham is responding to a survey of the post-pandemic challenges ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

A surprising new role for local government

By Kate Cooper | 13 December 2021

The food supply system is much more complex than it was a few decades ago, write Kate Cooper and ...

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frederica-diamanta

Property Services and Asset Manager

£60,713 - £79,957 (depending on experience)

This is an opportunity to work for an ambitious local authority with a vision for improving the quality of life for everyone in the borough Apply for this job

Hertsmere Borough Council

Head of Children in Care Services and Resources

£71,000-£81,000

Gateshead Council Proud. Passionate. Ambitious. Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Head of Place (Planning Services)

£71,750 - £82,000 per annum

Forest of Dean District Council is passionate about creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our communities. Apply for this job

Forest of Dean District Council