ECONOMIC GROWTH

Centralism isn't working, can we try something different?

By Heather Jameson | 31 October 2023

The all-star line-up at the launch of a Harvard report 'ultimately see centralism isn’t working',...

RECRUITMENT

Organisational leadership: a constantly evolving challenge

By Dawn Faulkner | 31 October 2023

With the financial need for many organisations to have streamlined senior teams – in spite of inc...

FINANCE

Let there be fireworks on funding

By Tracy Bingham | 31 October 2023

As we look towards this month’s Autumn Statement, it is clear the sector needs it and the settlem...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Dealing with weather's extremes

By Dr Charlotte Parbery-Clark | 30 October 2023

Maria Van-Hove and Dr Charlotte Parbery-Clark look at how local authorities in the UK can support...

HOMELESSNESS

Districts face unpalatable choices

By Cllr Elizabeth Dennis | 30 October 2023

The majority of district councils do not expect to be able to balance their budgets this year, sa...

RECRUITMENT

Upskill before it's too late

By Peter Cudlip | 30 October 2023

Decisive action is needed to improve local government recruitment and retention, says Peter Cudlip.

AUDIT

Rebuilding audit

By Lee Rowley | 30 October 2023

Local government minister Lee Rowley sets out more details on proposals to clear the serious exte...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

High quality properly funded services must underpin levelling up

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 October 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says local government funding needs a reset of business rates growth, a...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: why we need real reform

By Simon Christian | 30 October 2023

As the Autumn Statement draws closer, Simon Christian says only complete fiscal reform will unloc...

FINANCE

Councils are heading for the end of the line

By Andrew Blake-Herbert | 30 October 2023

There’s no time to lose. Financial pressure is mounting on councils and, says Andrew Blake-Herber...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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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