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Understanding the Golden Triangle
GOVERNANCE

Understanding the Golden Triangle

By Graeme McDonald | 10 September 2025

Graeme McDonald explores a report that outlines the vital responsibilities of local government’s three highest profile statutory roles and the key part they play in the successful functioning of lo...

HEALTH

Ahead of the curve on health

By Mubasshir Ajaz | 08 September 2025

Mubasshir Ajaz explains how the West Midlands is leading the charge to put health at the heart of...

GOVERNANCE

Glasgow redundancy payouts 'deeply concerning'

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2025

Redundancy payouts totalling £1m made to senior officers at Glasgow have been described as ‘deepl...

POLITICS

Local government 'has more scope for corruption'

By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2025

A former chief of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy has claimed there is ...

GOVERNANCE

Filling the governance gap

By Mark Smith | 03 September 2025

As reorganisation unfolds, Mark Smith argues that supporting and building on town and parish coun...

GOVERNANCE

Shifting the levers of control to the local

By Max Wide | 03 September 2025

Max Wide says it is time to fundamentally alter the dynamics of the relationships between localit...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation is only the opening act

By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'If the Government is determined to reshape governance around mayors, it mu...

POLITICS

New politics, new tensions

By Rob Whiteman | 02 September 2025

As Reform UK gathers this week for its annual conference, Rob Whiteman argues that with the party...

GOVERNANCE

Local government stays in limbo on standards

By Graeme McDonald | 28 August 2025

'Ethical leadership is not just a national concern – it is foundational to trust in local democra...

AI

Make AI a booster, not a blocker

By Vivek Behl | 22 August 2025

Without a co-ordinated approach to AI adoption, councils risk causing confusion and frustration r...

POLITICS

Kent reassurance after staff DOGE concerns

By Dan Peters | 22 August 2025

Reform-run Kent CC (KCC) has reassured employees that any decisions to share data with the party’...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council