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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A commitment to civil debate

By Cllr Arooj Shah | 01 December 2021

Cllr Arooj Shah has been the target of recent threats and harassment. Leaders from all parties in...

FINANCE

Slough goes back to basics for financial health

By Steve Mair | 24 November 2021

There are no quick fixes to Slough’s financial problems, but the council is committed to achievin...

FINANCE

Council blocks mayor 'power grab' plan to axe chief's role

By Dan Peters | 18 November 2021

Members of Middlesbrough Council have voted to keep their chief executive, blocking a ‘power grab...

DATA

Helping citizens with the use of predictive analytics

By Dr Thomas Chalk | 17 November 2021

Through good governance and clear, ethical communication around the use of data and AI, we can cr...

GOVERNANCE

Do U-turns work?

By Dan Corry | 17 November 2021

Boris Johnson performed one of the quickest political U-turns we have ever seen over the Owen Pat...

WHITEHALL

Government tight-lipped on Thanet response

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2021

The Government has refused to disclose how it is responding to long-standing issues at Thanet DC ...

FINANCE

Minister warns Wirral and Peterborough on finances

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2021

Two councils that applied for capitalisation directions from the Government failed to face up to ...

DATA

Transparency – more key than ever in the WhatsApp era

By Elizabeth Denham CBE | 02 November 2021

Elizabeth Denham offers five recommendations to help Freedom of Information staff deal with reque...

WHITEHALL

Commissioners to monitor Slough improvement plan

By Chris Mahony | 26 October 2021

Mismanagement and a dysfunctional culture contributed to Slough Council’s financial meltdown, two...

PAY

Let councils be responsible for their own decisions

By Heather Jameson | 13 October 2021

We should shine a light on council payouts – sort out the audit regime which is currently failing...

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Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Senior School Improvement Advisor

£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent

An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Senior School Improvement Advisor

£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent

An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

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