Title
PAY
Commission calls for funding reset
By Ann McGauran | 20 July 2021
Local government needs a ‘funding floor’ at an agreed percentage of national income, a report on ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Reaping the benefits from urban green space need not cost the earth
By Paul O’Brien | 02 June 2021
Urban areas, even those that are densely populated, can still play host to biologically diverse p...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
How do we empower and support councillors?
By Paul O’Brien | 08 April 2021
With Super Thursday looming on May 6, Paul O'Brien argues that a radical system reset may be need...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Planning for climate power
23 March 2021
A new report from APSE Energy looks at the practical ways in which the power of planning can be h...
LEISURE
Small steps matter on climate change
By Paul O’Brien | 09 February 2021
Tackling climate change is becoming fundamental to everything we do. Knowing how your service can...
PLANNING
Councils are key to our climate goals
By Paul O'Brien | 02 February 2021
There is universal agreement that climate change targets can’t be achieved if councils are exclud...
WASTE
The sector needs to reflect the trust placed in us by the public
By Paul O'Brien | 03 December 2020
The message from the public is loud and clear, says Paul O’Brien. ‘They like, value and trust loc...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Survey shows public trusts councils more than Government on COVID
By Ann McGauran | 30 November 2020
The findings of a new opinion poll show the public trusts councils more than Government on the re...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Green revolution or missed opportunity?
By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2020
Local government insiders tell Heather Jameson that the Government’s 10-point action plan for tac...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Another false dawn?
By Paul O’Brien | 24 November 2020
Next month’s energy White Paper and a longer-term comprehensive spending review than currently p...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
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Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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