Time for smooth moves and shared purpose
PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Time for smooth moves and shared purpose

By Dr Catherine Howe | 19 March 2025

Mission-driven government is an opportunity for all of us to shift gears and focus creatively on big challenges together, but it can’t be designed and delivered from Whitehall, says Dr Catherine Howe

FINANCE

The risk of just rearranging those deckchairs

By Graeme McDonald | 22 January 2025

Graeme McDonald says that unless the sector comes together to argue for reform that truly changes...

DEVOLUTION

Two years to change the world

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025

As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

2025: A rush to deliver

By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025

Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

There shouldn't be a stitch-up by the Government

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 January 2025

Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen says far from seeking to sideline the ability of the electorate to enter t...

LEADERSHIP

Leadership into the next generation

By David Needham | 15 January 2025

David Needham assesses the many evolving leadership skills needed for a new era in public service...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Test and learn sites could catalyse deeper place-based reform

By Jessica Studdert | 17 December 2024

The four new test and learn sites in Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester and Essex make it clear the...

DEVOLUTION

Rayner to launch public sector rewire White Paper

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will kick off a huge rewiring of public service reform with t...

PODCASTS

Our World Is Local: Prof John Denham

02 October 2024

In this episode of our monthly podcast, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by Profes...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategy and Development Manager

Band I SCP 44-47 (£53,885 - £57,195 per annum)

As we prepare for the implementation of Alternate Weekly Waste Collections (AWC) in September 2025 Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Music Service Manager

£56,433 - £64,951

As the Music Service Manager for North Yorkshire Council, you will work across the educational system in North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Group Manager

£56,433 to £64,951 per annum

There is a service expectation to work a minimum of 2 days a week in a local office. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council