It has only been three months since Gavin Jones was named interim chair of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE), but his period at the top has been a busy time for the sector.

Whether dealing with the aftermath of the Brexit decision, adapting to changing policy from a new prime minister or simply dealing with the mounting pressures placed on local government, the past quarter of a year has not been a quiet one for council chief executives.