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DATA
Council data breach warning
By Joe Lepper | 01 October 2025
Local government is among the most at-risk organisations from data breaches, with councils reporting thousands of incidents since 2023, according to the latest research.
RECRUITMENT
From compliance to compassion
By Philip Emms | 17 September 2025
Philip Emms says the sector needs to seize the moment the current regulatory spotlight is providi...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Fire and rehire advice behind director's suspension
By Dan Peters | 01 August 2025
A dispute over a controversial fire and rehire tactic is at the centre of the suspension of a Wor...
COUNCIL STAFF
EXCLUSIVE: Director suspended by county amid reorganisation vacuum
By Dan Peters | 30 July 2025
A director remains out of the office on full pay almost three months on from being suspended, The...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Council fired officers after overspend concerns
By William Eichler | 29 July 2025
Dorset Council fired 11 council officers due to concerns over a lack of compliance with financial...
POLICY
Peers pass fire and hire exemption
By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025
Councils with financial problems that are placed under government intervention may be exempt from...
HUMAN RESOURCES
PPMA - July 2024
25 July 2024
How organisational development can drive service improvement
LEADERSHIP
Jurgen Klopp would have made a good council chief executive
By Blair McPherson | 09 July 2024
Jurgen Klopp was very successful at improving performance within a budget, and in another life wo...
WORKFORCE
South Cambs' four-day week trial shows 'positive' results
By William Eichler | 08 July 2024
A report into South Cambridgeshire DC’s controversial four-day week trial found the majority of k...
RECRUITMENT
Project Z: Are you sending the right message?
By Chantelle Wooldridge | 26 June 2024
How can we attract and retain young people into the public sector? Chantelle Wooldridge outlines ...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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