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In local government, wisdom cannot be gained without sacrifice
LEADERSHIP

In local government, wisdom cannot be gained without sacrifice

By Blair McPherson | 01 June 2026

People still want leaders who listen, notice problems early and recognise the difference between reassuring information and uncomfortable reality, says Blair McPherson.

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG to relocate

By Dan Peters | 21 May 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is expected to relocate from Ma...

POLICY AND POLITICS

MPs told ICB restructuring has been a 'fiasco'

By Lee Peart | 21 May 2026

MPs have been told this morning that the reorganisation of Integrated Care Boards (ICB) has been ...

SCOTLAND

Watchdog tells Scottish councils to raise ambition on transformation

By William Eichler | 21 May 2026

Scotland’s councils need to significantly increase the pace and scale of their service transforma...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Surrey skips reorganisation redesign ahead of reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 20 May 2026

There is no time to redesign contracts in Surrey ahead of local government reorganisation, a coun...

LEGISLATION

Bill 'first step' in fiscal devolution era

By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026

The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill is the ‘first step in a new era of fiscal devolution in England’,...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Now is the time to deliver by tackling inequalities

By Glen Athey | 12 May 2026

Glenn Athey feels we must embrace this opportunity to develop our communities and address inequal...

ELECTIONS

How local government absorbs political change

By Blair McPherson | 11 May 2026

The predictions are of new parties in power, new leaders in charge, disruption and inexperience r...

TRANSFORMATION

Beyond the tipping point: How to make change happen

By Nicola Monk | 07 May 2026

Nicola Monk looks at the obstacles to transformation and how to overcome them.

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation: For councils, 'business as usual' matters as we look to the future

By Maxine O'Mahony | 06 May 2026

As the sector considers what new unitary authorities and local services may look like in the futu...

LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK

LGR needs to spur the shifting of services from a reactive to a preventative footing

By Cllr Richard Wright | 05 May 2026

The need to ensure new unitaries are safe and legal from day one should not obscure the ultimate ...

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frederica-diamanta

Finance Development Accountant

Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)

Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

LGR Programme Director

Up to £120k

This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job

Worcestershire County Council

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£72,878 - £80,741

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job

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