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Claire Kober OBE

Claire Kober OBE

Articles by Claire Kober OBE

Steering our communities through the tough times ahead

By Claire Kober | 01 November 2022

It’s time for the sector to make common cause with a familiar Secretary of State and forge a plan...

The nation acts locally to mark the passing of our head of state

By Claire Kober | 20 September 2022

It is a testament to the commitment of council members and officers alike that the sector has ris...

Capturing moments of national togetherness

By Claire Kober | 08 August 2022

What would be a fitting legacy for the Lionesses’ triumph, asks Claire Kober? She puts forward th...

Don't take socially rented homes out of use

By Claire Kober | 28 June 2022

Claire Kober says that while home ownership is deeply ingrained in the national psyche, taking so...

A how to guide for new leaders

By Claire Kober | 18 May 2022

After the local elections, Claire Kober offers some tips for new leaders navigating political off...

The status quo on oversight of councillors' behaviour isn't acceptable

By Claire Kober | 05 April 2022

We are concerned by the threats, intimidation and toxic debate that has come to characterise much...

For councils the retention challenge is particularly stark

By Claire Kober | 22 February 2022

Claire Kober says the chances of a ‘brain drain’ as council staff leave for better pay and prospe...

Trust matters

By Claire Kober | 11 January 2022

Claire Kober says that we 'battle the latest phase of a global pandemic, it matters that we have ...

We need a long term and strategic approach to funding

By Claire Kober | 09 November 2021

The Spending Review 'underlines the desperate need for Government to view local government as a c...