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PLANNING
Planning for the future of planning
By Dr Wei Yang | 24 July 2025
Dr Wei Yang presents the case for investing in tools that improve transparency, efficiency and in...
POLICY
Experts call for slice of AI cash
By Dan Peters | 02 July 2025
Councils should get a share of the £2bn announced for artificial intelligence (AI) in the Spendin...
DIGITAL
With opportunity comes great responsibility
By Laura Murphy | 27 June 2025
Laura Murphy and Andrew Stilwell look at the importance of strong, collaborative leadership as or...
DIGITAL
Bristol Greens yet to act on Fujitsu contract
By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025
Bristol City Council’s Green administration has yet to act on a controversial multi-million pound...
PARTNERSHIPS
Let's safeguard what has made our partnerships so successful
By Maxine O’Mahony | 22 June 2025
As local government navigates its way through reorganisation, partnerships like ARP offer a bluep...
AI
AI use increases but barriers remain
By Dan Peters | 09 June 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) use among councils is increasing, but one in 10 are still not using ...
DIGITAL
Council culture: Why digital needs to be at the core
By Cate McLaurin | 09 June 2025
Digital can’t be the responsibility of just one team, and instead of being treated as a technical...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Frame the problem to design the solution
By Barry Quirk CBE | 03 June 2025
Barry Quirk applauds the Government’s focus on radical innovation, but says defining the issue to...
FINANCE
A smart approach to public sector spending
By Jeff Matsu | 14 May 2025
Jeffrey Matsu says two case studies show that value for money frameworks when used correctly resu...
PLANNING
Councils click into the future of planning
22 April 2025
Planning in 2025 is no longer business as usual. The pace is faster, the demands are higher, and ...
Director of People Services
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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