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LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
By Martin Ford | 10 April 2026
Tributes have been paid to the first chair of the Local Government Association (LGA), Lord Jeremy Beecham, following his death aged 81.
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Sector mourns loss of 'giant of English devolution'
By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026
Tributes have been paid to the former chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (G...
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Birmingham announces new director of economy
By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026
Andy Williams has been appointed director of economy and skills at Birmingham City Council.
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Unitary council names permanent chief executive
By Martin Ford | 30 March 2026
Sharon Wroot has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of North East Lincolnshire Council.
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Hertfordshire hires executive director
By Martin Ford | 25 March 2026
Hertfordshire CC’s interim executive director for adult care services, Helen Maneuf, has been awa...
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Salford City Council appoints director of adult social care
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
Lee Calvert is set to join Salford City Council as its new director of adult social care.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
LGA to recruit interim chief
By Heather Jameson | 16 March 2026
The Local Government Association has launched the search for an interim chief executive as curren...
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Former local government minister Phil Woolas dies
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026
Former local government minister Phil Woolas has died, his family has announced.
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New chief executive joins borough
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Andrew Donaldson has taken up the role of permanent chief executive at Halton BC this month.
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Council spends £220k sending council tax bills first class
By William Eichler | 05 March 2026
Somerset Council has been forced to spend an extra £220,000 sending out council tax bills first c...
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Borough appoints chief operating officer
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk BC has appointed Emma Kavanagh as chief operating officer.
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Head of IT
£76,999 plus £3,000 car allowance and generous benefits package
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Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)
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Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Head of IT
£76,999 plus £3,000 car allowance and generous benefits package
As our new Head of IT, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology across the organisation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Law, Governance and HR (Monitoring Officer)
Up to £78,510 p.a. (pay award pending)
Lead governance, integrity and legal excellence in Rushcliffe. Apply for this job
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
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