WHITEHALL

Turn and face the changes

By Mel Stevens | 18 June 2024

As we head for a General Election, it’s a good time to reflect on what a new government will need...

FINANCE

New approach to Council Climate Action Scorecards is launched

By Annie Pickering | 29 May 2024

Annie Pickering explains what’s changed in the updated Council Climate Action Scorecards methodol...

COUNCILLORS

Give us space

20 May 2024

If there is to be a new Total Place, or interest in using combined authorities as mechanisms of c...

LEGAL

Make monitoring great again

By Peter Ware | 15 May 2024

Ensuring monitoring officers have a seat at the top table could help create a culture of better d...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

New extremes

By Mike Bennett | 13 May 2024

Mike Bennett reflects on Solace’s response to the 2006 challenge posed by the election of extrem...

PARISH COUNCILS

Breaking bullying's grip

By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2024

The acceleration of inappropriate behaviour in town and parish councils is leaving staff in fear ...

FINANCE

Best Value inspections to examine debt concerns

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Spelthorne and Warrington BCs are facing Best Value inspections amid concerns over debt levels at...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Newham promises 'relationship reset' after concerns

By Mark Conrad | 03 May 2024

Newham LBC has promised a ‘relationship reset’ following claims a ‘culture of mistrust’ had devel...

SOLACE

Stopping the downward spiral

By Mike Bennett | 30 April 2024

Mike Bennett reviews a new book that captures the degradation of ethics in public life and sets ...

FINANCE

1984 and all that

By Jonathan Werran | 30 April 2024

Forty years from the passing of the Rates Act, how relevant are the provisions designed to give c...

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Chief Officer - Capital

£97,082 per year

This role is responsible for leading and delivering the Council’s General Fund Capital Programme. Apply for this job

Aberdeen City Council

Legal & Democratic Services Divisional Manager (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £88,183 per annum plus relocation package

Lead Chichester's Legacy and Help Shape West Sussex' Future Apply for this job

Chichester District Council

Development and Adoptions Manager - WMF1725e

£55,119 - £57,362

The increase in new highway construction is having a direct impact on the highway service delivery Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Officer - Capital

£97,082 per year

This role is responsible for leading and delivering the Council’s General Fund Capital Programme. Apply for this job

Aberdeen City Council

Legal & Democratic Services Divisional Manager (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £88,183 per annum plus relocation package

Lead Chichester's Legacy and Help Shape West Sussex' Future Apply for this job

Chichester District Council

Development and Adoptions Manager - WMF1725e

£55,119 - £57,362

The increase in new highway construction is having a direct impact on the highway service delivery Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council