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Crossing the capability chasm
FINANCE

Crossing the capability chasm

By Simon Christian | 20 January 2026

Local government finance leaders are very clear about what they want to focus on, but there is a widening gap between strategic aspiration and operational bandwidth, says Simon Christian.

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

FINANCE

EFS: Useful tool, not an end state

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 15 January 2026

Applying for Exceptional Financial Support? February could mark a turning point, as more councils...

REORGANISATION

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

REORGANISATION

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A landmark judgement for Sandwell's children and families

By Emma Taylor | 18 December 2025

Sandwell’s ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted is the result of sustained leadership, stronger partnerships a...

LEADERSHIP

Pillars that unlock purpose, unblock barriers

By Andy Begley | 18 December 2025

Andy Begley lays out the four pillars he believes are essential to accelerating transformation – ...

UNITARY

New unitaries to be hit by right to work check duty

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2025

Councils created under reorganisation will have to carry out fresh right to work checks for staff...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation lessons

By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2025

As the current reorganisation wave begins, what insights are on offer from leaders who have alrea...

TRANSFORMATION

Civiteq welcomes Marianne Betts as CEO

10 December 2025

Civiteq, the ERP and transformation change specialists for public sector, caps an exciting 2025 w...

AI

Should citizens trust government AI without transparency?

By Ray Eitel-Porter | 05 December 2025

Ray Eitel-Porter says the UK Government is right to see AI as a driver of public service transfor...

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Deputy Communications and Engagement Manager

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Royal Borough of Greenwich

Director of Sustainable Development

£100,873 - £106,919 + £3,990 car benefit

Luton Council is seeking a visionary Director of Sustainable Development to deliver the bold Luton 2040 ambition. Apply for this job

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