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WORKFORCE
Is there a gorilla in our midst?
By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2025
Jonathan Werran argues that existing local government staffing and resourcing could struggle to d...
DEVOLUTION
Mayor warns of creating 'behemoths'
By Martin Ford | 22 January 2025
A mayor has warned of creating local government ‘behemoths’ overburdened with responsibilities.
REORGANISATION
Norwich launches city unitary bid
By Paul Marinko | 22 January 2025
Norwich City councillors have voted unanimously in favour of pursuing unitary status as part of p...
DEVOLUTION
Two years to change the world
By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025
As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
2025: A rush to deliver
By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025
Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...
REORGANISATION
Mapping local government reorganisation
By Ben Pykett | 22 January 2025
Katie Johnston and Ben Pykett consider the balancing act of local government reorganisation, and ...
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
The makings of a fascinating year
By By Abdool Kara | 17 January 2025
Abdool Kara looks to the year ahead as 2024 closed with a flurry of government actions for the se...
HR
HR must prepare for devolution discussions today
By Pam Parkes | 16 January 2025
HR must start planning to ensure it has the strategic OD and workforce capacity to deliver devolu...
REORGANISATION
Ministry confirms 18 councils seeking election postponement
By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025
The Government has officially revealed that it has received requests to postpone elections this y...
Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
£161,239–£177,363
You will also lead a more strategic approach to West Surrey’s assets, income and commercial activity. Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
- McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
- Fresh equal pay warning
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement
- Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
£161,239–£177,363
You will also lead a more strategic approach to West Surrey’s assets, income and commercial activity. Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
- McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
- Fresh equal pay warning
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement
- Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
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