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POLICY AND POLITICS
Sir James replaced by Lam in shadow Cabinet reshuffle
By Dan Peters | 01 September 2026
Shadow Home Office minister and assistant whip Katie Lam has been appointed shadow housing, communities and local government secretary.
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County appoints executive director
By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026
Gloucestershire CC has appointed Nathaniel Hooton as interim chief fire officer and executive dir...
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North Yorkshire Council chief announces retirement
By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026
Richard Flinton has announced he is to stand down as chief executive of North Yorkshire Council.
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London borough to appoint chief executive
By Martin Ford | 20 August 2026
Greenwich LBC is set to appoint Rickardo Hyatt as its chief executive.
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London borough hires planning director
By Martin Ford | 19 August 2026
Kingston LBC has announced the appointment of Suzanne Parkes as director of planning and regenera...
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Unitary confirms chief executive and s151 appointments
By Martin Ford | 14 August 2026
Members of West Northamptonshire Council have formally appointed Martin Henry as chief executive ...
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Basildon announces next chief executive
By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026
Julian Ellerby has been announced as interim chief executive of Basildon Council.
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Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group
By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026
The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Labour group has elected Cllr Peter Mason as its leader.
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Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026
Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.
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Think-tank founder to advise Burnham
By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026
The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister A...
RECRUITMENT
Shadow council delays permanent boss appointment
By Dan Peters | 03 August 2026
West Surrey’s shadow authority has pushed back its recruitment of a permanent chief executive.
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You’ll provide overall strategic direction and professional leadership to our Legal and Democratic Services team Apply for this job
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