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Finding a NEET solution
EMPLOYMENT

Finding a NEET solution

By Tom Stannard | 02 June 2026

The interim report of the Milburn Review revealed the stark reality of youth unemployment. Tom Stannard explains how Manchester is supporting people into employment and calls for a whole system app...

REORGANISATION

Turning reorganisation into real transformation

By Jess Browne | 02 June 2026

The councils that get most from local government reorganisation will be the ones that focus on th...

LEADERSHIP

In local government, wisdom cannot be gained without sacrifice

By Blair McPherson | 01 June 2026

People still want leaders who listen, notice problems early and recognise the difference between ...

FINANCE

Fiscal Devolution in England: Breaking Treasury Myths

By Jack Shaw | 01 June 2026

England’s highly centralised financial model has prompted calls to break up or restructure the Tr...

LEADERSHIP

Calling out the double standards

By Matina Marougka | 01 June 2026

Matina Marougka says her study of women in senior roles in local government, the NHS and the char...

ADCS

Moving away from care hierarchies to better support children and young people

By Dheeraj Chibber | 29 May 2026

Children and young people need a care system that is flexible enough to serve their needs and bes...

FINANCE

Councils' finance plans must reflect what can actually be delivered

By Iain Murray | 29 May 2026

Iain Murray says that for councils' finance professionals, the practical focus is on testing whet...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Now is not the time for threats and top-down targets

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2026

It is time for communities secretary Steve Reed to ditch the threats to councils and head back to...

SOLACE

Local politicians should not mistake professional challenge for obstruction

By Graeme McDonald | 28 May 2026

Graeme McDonald says council officers should give honest, sometimes uncomfortable, professional a...

GOVERNANCE

Supporting local leaders after a tumultuous election

By Sean Harriss | 27 May 2026

Sean Harriss looks at how senior council officers can best support an influx of thousands of newl...

REORGANISATION

MHCLG's questions about structural change orders threaten relationships in Gloucestershire

By Kathy O'Leary | 27 May 2026

Kathy O'Leary says the strong relationships between the seven councils in Gloucestershire will be...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

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