Can tech save the sector?
TECHNOLOGY

Can tech save the sector?

By Malcolm Bennie | 04 February 2025

Malcolm Bennie looks internationally and within the UK for inspirational examples from the new world of technology that offer opportunities for preventative spend and efficiency

TRANSFORMATION

The collaboration imperative of AI

By Ann McGauran | 29 January 2025

Hillingdon LBC is committed to delivering innovative digital strategies to transform services. Ma...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Half of chiefs have started roles in last three years

By Dan Peters | 29 January 2025

Almost half of council chief executives have taken up their roles in the last three years, resear...

LEADERSHIP

A manifesto for councils under pressure

By Mark Rogers | 23 January 2025

Mark Rogers offers a set of six key indicators he believes can help local authority team leaders ...

AI

Councils risk missing out on the transformative potential of AI

By Leo Hanna | 21 January 2025

Central government must recognise the importance of local government in their plans for AI-assist...

DEVOLUTION

Start using place-based data co-produced with citizens

By Saffron Woodcraft | 18 December 2024

If the new devolution agenda is to work, local government will need new data and evidence about l...

DATA

Harnessing AI's full potential

By Joanna Bouloux | 17 December 2024

Councils are increasingly using AI, and while there are many risks this should not deter them fro...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Call for change after Sara Sharif murder

By Dan Peters | 12 December 2024

Some 485 children in England died or were seriously harmed by abuse or neglect in a year, a repor...

COMMUNITY SAFETY

Unitaries united against crime

By John Tizard | 11 December 2024

John Tizard says he is determined to work closely with the three unitaries in Bedfordshire, where...

LEISURE

Putting our customers first

By Joseph Rham | 10 December 2024

GLL has achieved some remarkable results through a customer-focused approach based on understandi...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Tackling net zero knowledge gaps

By Ryan O'Neill | 26 November 2024

Ryan O’Neill looks at how to bridge the gap between confidence and capability on the pathway to N...

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Executive Director: Resources

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This is a significant strategic leadership role within the Council. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Executive Director: Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services

Up to £149k

This is a great role for a talented and ambitious individual who can offer a breadth of experience. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Children's Social Work Team Manager - Locality

£52,805 & Excellent Benefits

We are committed to making sure that every child makes the best start in life and we are striving to become a child-centred borough. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council