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Can council working relationships survive an extreme political shift?
POLITICS

Can council working relationships survive an extreme political shift?

By Blair McPherson | 30 October 2025

Blair McPherson looks at what happens to relationships between officers and members when an extreme party gains power.

LEADERSHIP

Taking a cue from the chief

By Blair McPherson | 22 September 2025

Organisations are like people and the person they are most like is the chief executive, says Blai...

POLITICS

New politics, new tensions

By Rob Whiteman | 02 September 2025

As Reform UK gathers this week for its annual conference, Rob Whiteman argues that with the party...

LEADERSHIP

In tandem at the top

By Ann McGauran | 17 June 2025

Stepping into high profile professional leadership roles in the sector is benefitting their own c...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Moving on beyond the backlash

By Katie Matthews | 23 May 2025

Katie Matthews says Business Improvement Districts are sustaining diversity, equality and inclusi...

LEADERSHIP

Thriving through inclusion

By Pam Parkes | 21 May 2025

Pam Parkes sets out why inclusion marks the road to excellence.

WORKFORCE

Shifting the dial on diversity

By Jess Gibbons | 12 February 2025

Brighton & Hove City Council has made huge progress on inclusion, but the work isn’t finished yet...

COMMUNITIES

Rethinking co-production

By Briony Banks | 31 October 2024

It’s time for councils to reconsider their approach to co-production by adopting a more flexible ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Money is tight, but ambition is greater

By Matthew Gordon | 24 October 2024

The challenge facing public finances is severe, but it should not get in the way of ambitions for...

COMMUNITIES

Allyship: A necessity for leadership

By Greg Hayes | 03 September 2024

The ugly scenes of unrest in recent weeks have left the nation reeling.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The regeneration gap

By Jonathan Swain | 21 May 2024

As local and regional government colleagues gather in Leeds this week for UKREiiF 2024, Jonathan ...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director Inclusive Growth

£85,605 - £92,285

As an authority, we want to make Hartlepool thrive, and we seek dedicated and driven colleagues to help us achieve our goal. Apply for this job

Hartlepool Borough Council

Assistant Director Housing and Community

£85,605 - £92,285

As an authority, we want to make Hartlepool thrive, and we seek dedicated and driven colleagues to help us achieve our goal. Apply for this job

Hartlepool Borough Council

Chief Executive

£155,000 (spot salary)

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic Borough, home to beautiful natural assets alongside exciting regeneration opportunities Apply for this job

Hartlepool Borough Council