Title

DEVOLUTION

Progressing with May election is 'massive distraction'

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2025

The Government’s decision not to let Derbyshire CC postpone its May election will result in ‘a m...

DEVOLUTION

Six proposals chosen for devolution fast track

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2025

Six devolution proposals have been chosen to join the Government’s priority programme.

ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Commission pushes ahead with surveys despite elections uncertainty

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025

The Electoral Commission is pushing ahead with two surveys for returning officers about May's pol...

REORGANISATION

Tewkesbury councillors advised to scrap name change

By Ellie Ames | 21 January 2025

Officers have recommended that Tewkesbury BC abandons the process of changing its name after loca...

DEVOLUTION

Mayors and the devo dilemma

By Mark Sandford | 20 November 2024

Mark Sandford sets out the arguments made for and against mayors, and looks at ways to shift the ...

POLITICS

A lesson from America

By Barry Quirk | 08 November 2024

Barry Quirk offers his perspective on the build-up to the election of America’s President, and as...

IMPROVEMENT

Counties delay peer challenges

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024

English county councils appear to be putting off inviting peer challenges from the Local Governme...

LEADERSHIP

That's what gets results

By By Kathy O’Leary | 04 October 2024

Kathy O'Leary reflects on the groundwork put in over the (cruel) summer with Stroud DC's new admi...

ETHICS

We have put up with poor standards for too long

22 July 2024

The new Government approach strikes a different tone, says Graeme McDonald.

GENERAL ELECTION

Elections' Unsung Heroes

By Baroness Sharon Taylor OBE | 17 July 2024

Baroness Sharon Taylor celebrates the unheralded stalwarts who ensure polling day goes without a ...

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council