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Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down
PEOPLE

Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026

Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA cyber insurance talks 'peter out'

By Dan Peters | 10 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is not currently taking forward a proposal for a cyber att...

PEOPLE

County chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2026

Suffolk CC has announced that chief executive Nicola Beach is to stand down.

WORKFORCE

Why we need to support local leaders

By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026

Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA to review restructure as chief takes leave of absence

By By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is to commission an ‘independent external review’ of its r...

WORKFORCE

Moving forwards and showcasing the true qualities of public sector leadership

By Frazer Thouard | 05 February 2026

Frazer Thouard outlines why the hugely successful Public Sector Challenge matters now more than e...

WHITEHALL

Government rejects food waste transparency call

By Neil Merrick | 03 February 2026

The Government has rebuffed calls for transparency around funding for food waste collections, ins...

INTERVENTION

Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.

PEOPLE

Combined authority to appoint inaugural chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026

Nick Walkley is set to become interim chief executive of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Unite accuses Birmingham CC leaders of misleading scrutiny committee

By William Eichler | 14 January 2026

Unite has accused Birmingham City Council’s lead commissioner and managing director of misleading...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Rochdale chief executive James Binks resigns

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2026

Rochdale BC chief executive James Binks has resigned, the council has confirmed.

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

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