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Directors for Integrated Commissioning & Vulnerable People

Up to £120,000

Essex is at the forefront of change in the way local government delivers services. We are looking for people who have experience of commissioning services in complex, multi-agency environments; people who can lead large-scale change programmes and who have worked successfully with partners to share resources in commercial environments.

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Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026

Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk CC, a report has proposed.

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The centre must tackle the challenges still faced by counties and unitaries

By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 12 February 2026

The Government’s decision to pay the bulk of SEND deficits is a relief, but sensible decisions on reorganisation are crucial to delivering substantial saving...

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Working together to prevent VAWG

By Cllr Angelo Weekes | 12 February 2026

Islington LBC will be working with central government and partners to design and test new ways to stop harmful behaviour towards women and girls from develop...

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The art of the deal

By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 12 February 2026

Stephen Alambritis says local authorities need to think commercially to thrive – and he explains what one London council’s £186m deal proves.