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WORKFORCE
We need a Transformation Academy
By Rachael Shimmin | 09 July 2025
Rachael Shimmin explains how a new Transformation Academy can help build skills, confidence forge peer networks.
REORGANISATION
Forging the future of local government
By Joanna Killian | 02 May 2023
Joanna Killian, the chief executive of Surrey CC and the newly-elected chair of the Association o...
PLANNING
Infrastructure is crucial to maximising sustainable growth
By Joanna Killian | 01 November 2022
Rishi Sunak’s administration will need to grow the economy quickly, and he could start on an almo...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
A fresh vision
By Luke Tredidgo | 08 March 2022
A new report from Newton and the County Councils Network presents a vision for what the future of...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
A nuanced approach to levelling up is needed
By Nicola Beach | 26 May 2021
As Nicola Beach becomes the chair of the Association of County Chief Executives, she looks at the...
SOCIAL CARE
At times like this local government comes into its own
By Anthony May | 07 April 2020
Anthony May looks at how local government has ‘pivoted to this new normal, perhaps faster than an...
CLIMATE CHANGE
The pressure is building to talk less about climate change and do more
By Anthony May | 12 February 2020
The incentives to act on tackling climate change are clear and present, but none of us has all th...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Let's ensure the sector gets heard above the post-election hubbub
By Anthony May | 27 November 2019
To get its voice heard by an incoming government, the sector should unite around the main themes ...
EDUCATION
York's rural champions
By Heather Jameson | 06 November 2019
North Yorkshire CC has launched an independent rural commission, believed to be the first of its ...
FINANCE
Moving up to the next level
By Ann McGauran | 23 October 2019
Earlier this year, Suffolk CC’s peer challenge report said the time was right to drive leadership...
FINANCE
New audit code to bring commentary requirement
By Dan Peters | 30 August 2019
Auditors will have to issue a commentary on councils’ financial sustainability, governance and ho...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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