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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Unlocking the potential of cities other than London is not optional
By Andrew Carter | 03 July 2025
Responding to the Government's publication of the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Carter says 'there...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Championing innovation
By Alan Welby | 16 April 2025
Alan Welby says the Connected Places Summit was a reminder that innovation is a team game and it ...
AI
Taking the lead on AI in Bucks
By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 01 April 2025
Sarah Murphy-Brookman says Buckinghamshire Council is shaping the future of public service with i...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Bringing Britain out of its productivity crisis
By Tanya Singh | 25 March 2025
Annabel Smith and Tanya Singh explore what local policies could drive real change in the foundati...
INNOVATION
Innovation: the key
By Abdool Kara | 05 February 2025
Local government is feeling the squeeze. To transform services, it must unlock innovation, writes...
AI
Expanding on the growing role of AI in the public sector
By Cllr Ian Parry | 17 January 2025
Following the Government’s announcement of an AI Opportunities Plan, Ian Parry says Staffordshire...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Addressing the structural weakness at Whitehall's heart
By Jessica Studdert | 07 November 2024
The new Government ‘has an opportunity to shift the institutions at SW1 to actively seek insight ...
IMPROVEMENT
Beating the odds
By Jon Ainger | 17 October 2024
Despite tough conditions, many councils are high performing and delivering for their residents. I...
POLITICS
McMahon drops diversity scrutiny
By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024
The new Government will not be asking councils for more information on their diversity spending, ...
PARTNERSHIPS
The case for partnerships
By Chris Luck | 16 August 2024
Partnerships, not profiteering, are the future for commissioning great children’s services, says ...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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