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POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform council facing challenge of beginning from 'standing start'
By Paul Marinko | 21 January 2026
Durham CC’s adaptation to future challenges could be delayed due to the Reform UK leadership begi...
LEADERSHIP
Guarding against optimism bias
By Blair McPherson | 20 January 2026
Senior managers are expected to be positive about their organisations, but it is the job of leade...
FINANCE
Crossing the capability chasm
By Simon Christian | 20 January 2026
Local government finance leaders are very clear about what they want to focus on, but there is a ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Cotton piles pressure on West Midlands Police chief to stand down
By Dan Peters | 15 January 2026
Birmingham City Council’s Labour leader John Cotton has called for the chief constable of West Mi...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA's in need of a welcome revamp
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
Now that the details of plans to reorganise the LGA are out, Heather Jameson says the organisatio...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: LGA plan hits mid ranks
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
The latest plans to slash the pay for Local Government Association (LGA) staff are unlikely to hi...
REORGANISATION
LGR will fail without an estate strategy
By Kane Lennon | 14 January 2026
Kane Lennon says reorganisation offers councils an opportunity to reshape the public estate, and ...
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
DCN name change pressure
By Neil Merrick | 13 January 2026
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is coming under increasing internal pressure to move quickly...
LEADERSHIP
A system for success
By Heather Jameson | 23 December 2025
Luton Council’s bold 2040 vision prioritises jobs, homes and safety. Heather Jameson talks to chi...
LG CHALLENGE
Talent seeks a Challenge
By Jack Sanders | 22 December 2025
Jack Sanders sets the stage for the LG Challenge 2026, spotlighting a competition renowned for pr...
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Head of Service – Social Care
£60k pa plus International Supplement
Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£197,076 - £214,670
A changing funding environment, rising demand and increasing costs bring new challenges, and we are facing them head on. Apply for this job
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This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
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