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HEALTH

The fight against unfair cuts must continue

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 July 2023

The upcoming election offers a fantastic opportunity to get debates around local government fundi...

COUNCIL TAX

A proper fair funding review is needed for levelling up to make a difference

By Rob Whiteman | 11 July 2023

More than seven years ago the Government launched a call for evidence on the needs and redistribu...

RECRUITMENT

Courageous appointments

By Rebecca Hopkin | 11 July 2023

With a national shortage of senior talent across the local government sector, and many having amb...

HEALTH

The narrow path

By Charlotte Alldritt | 11 July 2023

At a time when the fiscal climate is so bleak, Labour will need to prioritise and explain how, wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We must support big cities to grow

By Andrew Carter | 10 July 2023

Over the last 50 years, the UK has – deliberately and sometimes for good reasons – made policy de...

DIGITAL

An innovative digital approach to reducing sexually transmitted infections

By Tony Proom | 10 July 2023

New ways to distribute condoms can also help increase testing for sexually transmitted infections...

PARISH COUNCILS

It is time to recognise clerks

By Rob Smith | 07 July 2023

Local Council Clerk Week is taking place from 10 to 14 July. Rob Smith says clerks are truly at t...

HEALTH

Pandemic planning 'insufficient,' says public health chief

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2023

The Government’s lack of planning and top-down approach hindered directors of public health durin...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Staffordshire's new chapter

By Cllr Victoria Wilson | 05 July 2023

Staffordshire CC has moved to a community managed model in 27 of its 43 libraries. Cllr Victoria ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Time for a new approach?

By Stephen Hoban | 04 July 2023

When it comes to attracting talent, Stephen Hoban asks if we are trying to plan for tomorrow with...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£174,377

Herefordshire is at an exciting point in its story. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director Children, Young People and Families

up to £122k

Great things are happening in Plymouth Children’s Services. Apply for this job

Plymouth City Council

Chief Operating Officer

£ to attract the best

Sheffield is an amazing, inspiring place to live, work and visit. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council