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PEOPLE

Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026

Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA cyber insurance talks 'peter out'

By Dan Peters | 10 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is not currently taking forward a proposal for a cyber att...

PEOPLE

County chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2026

Suffolk CC has announced that chief executive Nicola Beach is to stand down.

WORKFORCE

Why we need to support local leaders

By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026

Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA to review restructure as chief takes leave of absence

By By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is to commission an ‘independent external review’ of its r...

WORKFORCE

Moving forwards and showcasing the true qualities of public sector leadership

By Frazer Thouard | 05 February 2026

Frazer Thouard outlines why the hugely successful Public Sector Challenge matters now more than e...

WHITEHALL

Government rejects food waste transparency call

By Neil Merrick | 03 February 2026

The Government has rebuffed calls for transparency around funding for food waste collections, ins...

INTERVENTION

Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.

PEOPLE

Combined authority to appoint inaugural chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026

Nick Walkley is set to become interim chief executive of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Unite accuses Birmingham CC leaders of misleading scrutiny committee

By William Eichler | 14 January 2026

Unite has accused Birmingham City Council’s lead commissioner and managing director of misleading...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

c£275,000

Croydon: London’s largest borough. London’s most important leadership role. Apply for this job

Croydon Council

Corporate Director - Planning

£97,966 - £126,181

Do you share our ambition for Dorset? Apply for this job

Dorset Council

Director - South London Partnership

£99,084 - £116,847

South London is a place of real ambition and remarkable scale. Apply for this job

South London Partnership

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