CLIMATE CHANGE

Beware the rise of conspiracy theories in our local politics

By Jessica Studdert | 08 November 2023

Conspiracy theories thrive in the absence of transparency and effective communication, says Jessi...

THIRD SECTOR

Councils try to tackle rising community tensions

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2023

Councils have taken a key role as they seek to tackle rising community tensions stoked by events ...

COMMUNICATIONS

The colour purple

11 October 2023

There are headaches all round at the regular meetings of councils’ communications chiefs, Diary h...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Council warning over asylum communication

By Mark Conrad | 03 October 2023

‘Limited’ Home Office communication over asylum – including poor data sharing - continues to stym...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MJ Housing: Building communities as well as homes

By Peter Denton | 11 September 2023

With £16bn to spend and 9,000 hectares of land, Homes England has a new strategic plan and a miss...

COMMUNICATIONS

Power of the 80/20 rule

By Darren Caveney | 08 August 2023

Darren Caveney says the councils with the most clear and consistent communications strategies ten...

COMMUNICATIONS

Tower Hamlets' golden communications thread

By Andreas Christophorou | 08 August 2023

Communications needs to be the business of everyone in a council, and if the service is just trea...

HEALTH

Breaking down public sector silos

By Jonathan Rycroft | 08 August 2023

A programme in Nottingham is bringing public sector leaders together to better understand how the...

COMMUNICATIONS

Another council halts TikTok use

By Dan Peters | 17 July 2023

Another council has decided to stop using TikTok despite data showing more than 23 million people...

COMMUNICATIONS

Lengthy logo business

13 June 2023

Days may be numbered for London’s worst council logo, but remember local government doesn’t alway...

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Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

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North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

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The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

Rochdale BC