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COMBINED AUTHORITY

West Midlands urged to strengthen leadership and secure finances

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026

West Midlands Combined Authority has been urged to bolster its leadership and long-term finances.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gittins admits 'technical breach' in consultation over LGA redundancies

By Joe Lepper | 19 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has extended its restructure consultation into next month ...

WORKFORCE

Cheshire East a 'floundering ship', claims opposition

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

Cheshire East Council has been described as a ‘floundering ship’ as it grapples with a financial ...

REORGANISATION

Council reorganisations: The importance of good endings ahead of new beginnings

By Claire Ward | 16 February 2026

Mel Stevens, Ellen Care and Claire Ward say that to seize the opportunities local government reor...

LEADERSHIP

Transforming councils' culture: The strength of a story

By Lucy Trueman | 13 February 2026

Lucy Trueman offers insights into the transformative power of storytelling and language in local ...

HR

Council appeals tribunal verdict

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026

City of York Council has submitted a formal appeal after an employment tribunal ordered the autho...

FINANCE

Councils' unaudited accounts remain 'a cautionary tale', NAO chief will say

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2026

Backlogs of unaudited accounts mean English local government ‘remains a cautionary tale’, the hea...

IMPOWER INDEX

The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...

WORKFORCE

Why we need to support local leaders

By Steve Wilson | 05 February 2026

Councils are in danger of getting stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and rising instability unl...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA to review restructure as chief takes leave of absence

By By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is to commission an ‘independent external review’ of its r...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Product Manager

PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323.

Royal Greenwich is a vibrant borough, with a rich history and diverse community. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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