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Local government: What will finance look like in 2040?
FINANCE

Local government: What will finance look like in 2040?

By Rob Powell | 20 July 2026

Rob Powell says that for section 151 officers, the task ahead will be to embrace technology, reshape the workforce and become stronger strategists and collaborators, while retaining leadership skil...

AI

Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?

By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026

Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy...

REORGANISATION

LGR will succeed or fail on the frontline

By Charles Edwards | 24 June 2026

Reorganisation must protect frontline delivery, retain local knowledge and simplify services, say...

IMPROVEMENT

Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs

By Neil Merrick | 23 June 2026

A council has been warned it must take immediate steps to cut costs, including ‘reshaping’ its wo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's services directors oppose under-16s social media ban

By Joe Lepper | 02 June 2026

The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has said its members are against a com...

AI

Watchdog to publish AI procurement guidance for councils

By Joe Lepper | 02 June 2026

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to publish guidance to support councils and ot...

DIGITAL

Councils' digital progress under threat

By Martin Ford | 19 May 2026

Councils have ‘clear digital ambition but limited maturity’, threatening the sector’s long-term p...

FINANCE

Funding the future: Local government finances, reform and resilience

By Michael Burton | 11 May 2026

Against the backdrop of mounting fiscal pressures, more exceptional financial support requests an...

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

AI

Guide: Reinventing how residents access council services

By Stuart MacDonald | 19 March 2026

Stuart MacDonald introduces TechnologyOne's groundbreaking new AI-powered product, Guide.

PLANNING

South Staffordshire bucks national trend on planning enforcement

By Catherine Gutteridge | 16 March 2026

Catherine Gutteridge says South Staffordshire Council is standing apart as a positive exception b...

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Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)

Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724

At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Senior Project Manager

£50,269 - £53,460

You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Team Manager - Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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