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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

T'is the season!

By Peter Stanyon | 20 February 2024

The possibility of a UK Parliamentary General Election on 2 May combined with local polls is the ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Scottish devolution: Time to re-boot

By George Thorley | 09 February 2024

It’s time for an informed debate in Scotland on the next stage of the devolution journey, says Ge...

FINANCE

No one forgets financial decisions have real people at the heart of them

By Adele Taylor | 06 February 2024

Adele Taylor says: 'As officers in local government we know we have to provide politically neutra...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Being rude about politicians is a national pastime

02 February 2024

Blair Mcpherson says public sector managers need to recognise the many hats with competing priori...

HEALTH

England should become a Marmot Nation

By Steve Barwick | 30 January 2024

ICSs will need to get firmly onto the front foot if they are to deliver their goals, including de...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Battling democratic backsliding

By Professor James Downe | 04 December 2023

Greg Notman and Professor James Downe reflect on the current health of local democracy, and look ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No prospect of sector spending boost after General Election

By Paul Marinko | 18 October 2023

Council chief executives have been told Whitehall spending is unlikely to change quickly regardle...

HEALTH

Addressing the mess

By Matthew Taylor | 03 October 2023

Key aspects of our systems of governance are broken, says Matthew Taylor, and radical reform is n...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Wales to automatically register voters

By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2023

The Welsh Government is to establish automatic voter registration for local government and Senedd...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Learning from powerful and compelling leadership stories

By Martin Tucker | 27 September 2023

The Rest is Politics podcast provides fascinating insights into leadership, and two recent editio...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council