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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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Chief Executive
Competitive
Camden Learning is a pioneering schools-led partnership bringing together 57 schools. Apply for this job
Assistant Director
£88,671 - £97,706 per annum
Our Assistant Directors have the resources and the authority they need to make our ambition a reality for children Apply for this job
Planning Manager (Development Management)
£49,817 to £53,051 per annum
You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. Apply for this job
- Scottish local government system to be overhauled
- Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts
- Calls to ease borrowing restrictions in wake of homes buying blitz
- Replumbing Britain's growth model: how to unlock place-based investment
- Government rows back on plans to exclude councils from ICBs
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