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DEVOLUTION
Devolution and health: from why to how
By Mubasshir Ajaz | 29 October 2026
The debate is moving beyond whether devolution matters for health. The task now is to make it work, say Katherine Merrifield and Mubasshir Ajaz.
PUBLIC HEALTH
How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces
By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026
Dr Sarah McNulty explains how Knowsley is leading local action to protect children and advance sm...
PUBLIC HEALTH
Population health is only possible with public health
By Yvonne Doyle | 01 October 2026
Embedding public health expertise across NHS structures is essential to improve population health...
REGENERATION
Loneliness is a public health crisis: Could city branding be the cure?
By Paul Blackburn | 24 September 2026
Paul Blackburn says stronger place identities can help councils foster connection, community and ...
PUBLIC HEALTH
Disciplinary investigations: Tackling a hidden public health issue inside our workplaces
By Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz | 23 September 2026
Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz looks at why poorly managed disciplinary processes can harm workforce...
COMMUNICATIONS
Sandwell: Taking action when your borough has the media attention no place wants
By Shokat Lal | 22 September 2026
Shokat Lal looks at turning reputational risk into decisive action when your borough makes the he...
SCOTLAND
Scottish councils press for more powers
By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026
Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...
HIGHWAYS
Community 20: safer streets co-created with local people
By Cllr Lisa Spivey | 01 September 2026
Gloucestershire’s Community 20 and Safer Roads initiatives are aimed at reducing speed limits and...
DEVOLUTION
A mayor's journey shows why councils are essential partners in government
By Shabnum Mustapha | 30 July 2026
Shabnum Mustapha says Burnham’s mayoral experience highlights councils’ vital role in delivering ...
NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH
Turning neighbourhood health from policy into practice
By Helen Bromley | 19 June 2026
The chairs of Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer Board and Neighbourhoods Task and Fin...
PEOPLE
McCay appointed ADPH chief executive
By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026
Psychiatrist Layla McCay has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Director...
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Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
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Director of Adult Social Care
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- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£145,000 per annum
Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
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